For some fans, this year’s Triathlon mixed novelty and nods to the past. For JMR, a way to fully realize what they have first envisioned for 2019; for Stinger, a chance to get the medal they fell short of winning back in 2020. The Bumblebees trusted the former Hornet to challenge big names and execute another breakout race. The team’s choice was well-received among the buzzing crowd; the heat boosted confidence, as a last-to-first win ignited fans’ and teammates’ hopes alike.
“We haven’t seen Buzzkill spark with this much excitement since the 2019 Showdown,” stated a journalist, reporting live for Buzznya News Today. The TV cameras captured the thrill of the locals as the final was about to start.
A nearby fan, clad in the Hornets’ black and yellow, took the reporter’s microphone: “I thought I would hate the Bumblebees all my life. But it’s thanks to them that we’re about to win this event.” Victory wouldn’t come exactly how that marble imagined, but for Stinger, the bronze fulfilled the goal to prove they could battle for the top among the best, a dream once out of reach, now more real than ever.
“Atlas Marbura tuning in, this is Atlas Marbura…Glidy and Glacier…hello there?”
We re-routed the main station, greeting the two former athletes reporting from Glidavik.
“It gets dark early up here, so everyone should be asleep…”
Glidy heartily laughed. “Look over the hill, Glacier. Tell me all of those soft-colored lights aren’t TV sets and computer screens tuned into the finals. This could be Frost’s first individual medal since the Marble Sports Games.”
“Twist from Vanillsinki! They’re rolling! Frost is second! They’re coming for you, Cosmo!”
We quickly rerouted to our correspondent from Vanillsinki, who we heard wrestle their microphone back. “Sorry! This is exciting for all of us, as you can hear.”
Nowhere was that excitement stronger than in Polaria. As Cosmo crossed the finish line to win, we watched thousands of Polarians clad in purple, and assembled in a familiar formation, “GAL 4EVER”, cheer.
“ATTENTION!” cheered Stardust. “WE WON THE BATTLE! YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!”
At the royal’s direction, those clad in purple began switching positions with other Polarians. From the skycam, we watched as the formation shifted from “GAL 4EVER” to “GAL 4GOLD”.
“Against Marblearth’s best,” began Stardust, tossing aside their notecards, “our team has walked the sky to reach for the stars. Our gratitude is as absolute as our faith that we will be this year’s Marble League champions.”
Stardust wiped away a tear. “Congratulations, Cosmo.”
Smiling at each other, we moved to turn off the intercom, but paused, hearing one more voice.
“I want all of Marblearth to hear this,” said Starry. “Our captain led us to this moment, and they’ll lead us beyond.”
Credits
- Writer: Edu G. J., Stynth
- Graphic Designer: Jelle’s Marble Runs
- Reference: Marble Race: ML22 E10: Outdoor Triathlon | Jelle’s Marble Runs
- Release: 03/12/2022
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