As the closing ceremony concluded, the adrenaline and smell of champagne beginning to wane, the three podium sitters shared one curt glance between them and nodded before wordlessly parting paths. They had said all they needed out on the track. Momo was the first to take their leave, nervousness clouding their mind as their bronzeContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #1: Return to the Razzway”
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The Highest Glory – Part 3
This is Part 3 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1Link to Part 2 Monday, 15:30 BIT Snap, snap, snap, went Mandarin’s camera. The O’rangers were one of many following the formation of metallic marbles, marching through the Athletes’ Village and toward the Team Galactic building. “I mean, wow,” said Orangin at the sight. “Did CoachContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 3”
The Highest Glory – Part 2
This is Part 2 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1 Sunday, 16:30 BIT Others keep telling Mallard, Captain of the Green Ducks, that they’ve worked as hard as they could in this Marble League. The athlete themself is unsure. They remember their medal-winning feats, like all those clean hits they took to grab theContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 2”
The Highest Glory – Part 1
Sunday, December 11th, 12:00 Brace Isles Time (BIT) The Pond has been nothing but loud for the past month. The Green Ducks’ stadium sits on a plain perched between a mountainous forest to the north and the rocky ocean to its south. Every day, you could hear the fans inside The Pond cheering and stompingContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 1”
ML2022 Memo #9: Block Pushing
The stars had perfectly aligned for Team Galactic. “I didn’t realize that we’d broken the record until we heard all our fans going wild,” commented Pulsar. “But we hit the block with everything we had, and it paid off.” Next to them, Starry looked over the block pushing course and shifted their medal to theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #9: Block Pushing”
ML2022 Memo #8: Sprint
Hours had passed since the Sprint event, and as we welcomed Green Eye into our reporting booth, they noted that their heart had been racing since the starting gate lifted for their record-breaking heat. “No, don’t worry about me…” A medical official was passing by in the hallway as Green Eye rolled into the suite,Continue reading “ML2022 Memo #8: Sprint”
ML2022 Memo #5: Relay
“We’re back!” Minty Fresh exclaimed as they received their bronze among the rest of their teammates. “We’re back at last!” With their medal, the Minty Maniacs had risen from last to 13th overall. “This is just the first of so much to come,” promised Minty Swirl, adding, “We’re in Mint Condition!” The rest of theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #5: Relay”
Top of the Meowntain
There are races where nothing happens, And there are turns where a season happens. Twenty racers will roll onto Felynia’s Mirage Meowntain circuit this weekend in the most competitive Marbula One season ever. It’s big enough news that the race will decide the season-long struggle between the Crazy Cat’s Eyes and the O’rangers. Even moreContinue reading “Top of the Meowntain”
A Farewell From Felynia
Friday, 10 September 2021, 1:49 PM Felynia Standard Time Fireworks are still setting off from the roof of Felynia Coliseum, dotting the dimming burnt sierra sky with pupils of color as I open my bag, searching for my press pass as I descend the stands towards the arena. A security officer, who I recognize asContinue reading “A Farewell From Felynia”
In the Mo(mo)ment
This article was originally published in Marbles Today, a community-run newspaper created and edited by Project Marblearth contributor Pastelle. Saturday, August 7th, 7:18 Felyni Standard Time (FST) I arrived promptly at 1:08 pm outside a skybox in Felynia Coliseum, reserved for a private event. As my ticket was scanned for entry, I was given aContinue reading “In the Mo(mo)ment”
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