* Aaaaaaaaand it's time for some more musings (amusing musings? I try, probably come off as self-absorbed or something instead, but I try). Sorry to those few who appreciate this one, but time is the greatest luxury of all and "my tailor is rich" in that department.
Looked into the rules a bit more, BMM was quite helpfull once again with its simplified rules. I can't fathom why Noisiel hockey isn't played as deck hockey. Looks like a darn fall fest.
Evident solution is a pilot ability. Some form of Hockey specialization perhaps? I'll need to find the motivation to make sense of the "sample rules" concerning the game itself also. Won't get done in a jiffy that's for sure.
I've actually started working on a personnal project after thinking about it and musing about it for nearly a decade. Realizing one of my other fanfics, which doesn't require to be a BTU story to work, was around 9000 words long prompted me into at least translating it, expanding it goes hand in hand. but gosh I hate translating. So yeah, tought about just forgetting about this BT hockey story, but as some appreciate it, I'll honestly try to do something with it. Once commited, gotta see it through, afterall.
Am I stalling? Yeah.
The organ music slowly faded, then brass instruments erupted, filling the air in an upbeat song.
" Erin, I have to admit, I love this song."
"Who wouldn't? Never in sports history has such a wonderfull piece graced the entry of a professional team. And New Olympia's Anglers jump on the ice accompanied by the brass bonanza."
"Call me an optimist, but I believe this year."
" You found the faith Marco?"
" Oh yeah. I remember how Francesca Rhône looked like she'd duplicated herself on the ice last year. Adding Brenda was a great move during the off-season and their rookies now have more then one tournament under their belts. This is the year they get past the first round."
" Clock is ticking Marco, time to look at the Anglers roster before the start of the game. First off, the newcomer, Brenda Shenanigan in her TSM equiped Charger."
" Some 'mechs have attained a legendary status along with their pilots on the other game worlds, but it must be said for Brenda's Charger, it stands out of the lot with its All-time statistics."
" Quite so, few 'mechs have permitted their pilots to accumulate so many points and so many penalty minutes!"
" Oh man, I still remember my last tournament." Marco erupted in a noisy laughter. "Never seen a 'mech punch above it's weight like that. My last fight on the ice, I was done after that one. Say, didn't you play against Brenda Also."
" Sure did. Her rookie year. (author's note: I'm sure some criticise the lack of polish to my fanfics, well here you are. Insider joke to boot) Next up young Mariusz Czerkawski in his Griffin. Many are hoping for a breakthrough season. He sure has the skill to be in this league, it remains to be seen if he has the grit to be part of a championship club."
Marco momesso snapped his tongue. "I don't see it."
"You don't?"
"Nah."
"Care to elaborate?"
"Can't, just a hunch."
" Well, all bets are still open at this point. On defense we have Huguette "robocop" Salaison in her up-armored Cyclops coming off another rock solid tournament."
" She really needs to clean up her play though. Somebody will exact vengeance at some point."
Erin made a few acquiescing sounds. "Not a fan either. Wouldn't have allowed those kinds of things back in my days. Still, one of the most reliable stay-at-home defense 'mech in the league."
Marco grunted. " She'd be better off staying in the goal crease for a few years. Might actually be in the anglers plans as they are trying out a new formation this year, disregarding the goalie completely in favour of a full-time rover. Might very well be their plan to leave Salaison in her zone."
" A sound theory. And so the other part of the defensive pairing, Voldemars Malarky, who's offensive prowesses with his Thundebolt will once again seek to compensate for his lack of commitment. I'd like to remind our viewers of Malarky's ditching of his team, faking an ankle injury to go skiing with his son."
"Last year of his contract isn't it?"
"Sure is, look to him to give more of an effort as to obtain a contract next year. And now the Angler's rover, Kevheil Dinic, A young player with a bright future."
"Some see him as the successor to capitaincy once Francesca retires. Must say I agree. The anglers have had few players as hard-nosed as Dinic and his Daikyu."
"Last but not least: captain Francesca Rhône and her black knight."
You could sense the respect in Marco's voice. "Ah, captain Rhône. The quintessential franchise player. Need a goal? You have it. Need a pass? You're served. Need a check? Bam, there she is. Need a blocked shot? The goalie might as well be sleeping. Mark my words, someday, she'll lift the cup."
" And so that's tonight's rosters folks. Just in time as the 'mechs are taking their positions for the start of the game."
*Roster sheet for future reference
C- Rhône, Black Knight
LW- Shenanigan, Charger
RW- Czerkawski, Griffin
D- Salaison, Cyclops
D- Malarky, Thunderbolt
R- Dinic, Daikyu
* Wanted to do a mix like the Fusioneers for the Anglers, realised I only knew 2 players on the kraken's (short) all-time roster, went with the islanders instead, gave me a chance to fit Mariusz Czerkawski. Wanted to include more post-3039 'mechs, simply don't know them enough to know who has two hands or not, ended up with a Thunderbolt in the line-up. Next part...as soon as possible. Your patience is appreciated.
