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	The Sleepers of Saint Garfir Swirling rivers of green and golden light cut through the blackness, dancing like wind across the depths. Miphie awoke sputtering and coughing. by josephinefarine
	The Box from 10,000 Years Ago The question remains in the air. Both Neopets, monsters and the Darkest Faerie are watching, awaiting any sign of movement from the impact. by chantili_doce
	Moonrise: The Origins of Team Kreludor After a disappointingly short inaugural campaign, how would Team Kreludor respond? by pikapi20
	The Price of Ambition Annie and Izzrin’s trip to the Haunted Woods involved renting two bikes from someone in Neopia Central, since it otherwise would’ve taken at least half the day to get down there by foot. by golden1188
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"Off-Season's Greetings" by azurryn
Kep asks the question right after their last practice, just as Layton's getting ready to dismiss the team. "So… what's everyone planning to do over the Winter Starlight break?" Unusual silence falls over the Darigan Yooyuball team in the wake of the question, a stark contrast from their usual rowdiness. Reshar frowns thoughtfully; Tormo huffs and sighs; Layton occupies himself by looking around at his team. Eventually, it's Tandrak who breaks it with a laugh, shrug and swish of his tail as he gets to his feet. "Practise, of course," he answers. "Gotta keep sharp, right? The Yooyuball's not gonna — " "You're still banned until your wrist recovers," Layton cuts in, glaring at Tandrak. He may be notoriously bad at following instructions, but even he doesn't go as far as to defy a direct order from the captain… usually. Tandrak fixes him with a defiant stare that Layton meets with easy impassivity, long used to his most stubborn team member's obstinacy. After another long minute of unbroken silence, Tandrak huffs in annoyance and looks back at the rest of the team instead. "Fine. I guess I have no plans then, since Vicky's just banned me from practising." "That's Vickles to you," Layton says, more for show than anything else since the nickname has long since taken root.

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