"I can not believe that they pulled out!" Padme screamed, chucking the phone away, "the competition begins tonight!"

Ahsoka quickly grabbed the phone mid-air, scanning through to see if they had anyone else they could call.

"I can not believe that they all pulled out!" Satine growled.

"You are rather insistent that they must be able to pull off things that they struggle with, all while singing to perfection," Cody pointed out from his position of the guard at the doorway.

"Oh, and you know better?"

"Your asking for almost military ability in terms of will and strength," Cody stated, "what seems easy to you might not be to others."

"Why's that?"

"You deal with Skywalkers daily," Cody stated, pointing to Padme, "you deal with ruling Mandalore," meant to Satine this time, "you worked in the military as a Jedi Padawan to Skywalker and Kenobi," Ahsoka was pointed to that time.

"So?"

Cody groaned, tipping his head back before finally looking back at the three with a sigh, "some of my vode can't do what your asking of them."

"Why is that?" Ahsoka asked.

"All the vode commissioned during the war were either artillery or medical; Alphas and Nulls are too bulky," Cody shrugged.

"And the Commanders?" Satine asked, making sure not to grin.

"Depends on who," Cody shrugged again, "Wolfie is like the Alphas, Fox is artillery, Ponds is hand to hand but also artillery."

"And you?"

"Hand to hand, with a focus on flexibility and agility," Cody stated off-handily.

"And Rex?" Ahsoka asked.

"Well, he's a mixture of all the Commanders as we helped train him," Cody grinned, "however his vocals would struggle with the range your asking for."

"I noticed that you didn't say that about yourself," Satine grinned.

"No, absolutely not!" Cody stated, trying to get away as the three started to move towards him.

-----

"And now, the final entry tonight! I give you Second Guessed, with Black Magic!"

[All]
All the girls on the block knocking at my door
Wanna know what it is, make the boys want more

The four walked forwards, swinging their hips as they clapped above their heads.

[Padme, Satine & All]
Is your lover playing on your side?
Said he loves ya, but he ain't got time
Here's the answer, come and get it
At a knocked down price 
(Hey!)
Full of honey just to make him sweet
Crystal balling just to help him see
What he's been missing, so come and get it
While you've still got time
(Hey!)

Padme walked forwards, brushing her hair behind her shoulder. Satine moved up to stand next to her; finger pointed out towards the crowd.

[Cody]
Get your boy on his knees
And repeat after me, say

The two split at the front, revealing Cody already on one knee, a healthy smirk before he jumped back to his feet.

[All & Satine]
Take a sip of my secret potion
I'll make you fall in love
For a spell that can't be broken
One drop should be enough
Boy, you belong to me
I've got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, yeah)
Take a sip of my secret potion
One taste and you'll be mine
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me
I've got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, yeah)

Now all four were next to each other, dancing between each other in perfect sync. Hands were hitting at their chest, lowering themselves down slightly as they pointed towards the crowd.

[Ahsoka & All]
If you're looking for Mister Right
Need that magic to change him overnight
Here's the answer, come and get it
While you've still got time 
(Hey!)

The other three fell back as Ahsoka began to sing. She let her body relax and swing as she moved, pointing out briefly to the crowd before turning her back on them.

[Cody]
Get your boy on his knees
And repeat after me, say

Cody was back down on one knee; however, he stayed down until he finished holding the note.

[All, Padme & Satine]
Take a sip of my secret potion
I'll make you fall in love
(I'll make you fall in love)
For a spell that can't be broken
(Can't be broken)
One drop should be enough
(One drop should be enough)
Boy, you belong to me
I've got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, yeah)
Take a sip of my secret potion
One taste and you'll be mine
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me
I've got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(And it's called black magic, yeah)

The routine was much the same as the other chorus, except towards the end, where they walked towards the stage back.

[All & Satine]
All the girls on the block knocking at my door
I got the recipe
Wanna know what it is, make the boys want more
Now you belong to me
All the girls on the block knocking at my door
I got the recipe
Wanna know what it is, make the boys want more
Now you belong to me

This time, only Satine and Padme were clapping. Cody and Ahsoka had sticks that they were hitting against the floor.

[Cody + Padme, All & (Satine)]
Take a sip of my secret potion
I'll make you fall in love
For a spell that can't be broken
One drop should be enough
Boy, you belong to me
(Hey)
I got the recipe
And it's called, and it's called
And it's called black magic, oh, Woah
Take a sip of my secret potion
One taste and you'll be mine
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me
(Belong to me)
I've got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(And it's called, and it's called black magic)

Cody threw away his stick, watching as Satine grabbed their own. He purposefully let his hips swing, pointing out across the crowd before pointing to himself. He could feel Padme standing next to him singing.
The music was almost silent as the two held out the lyrics as the others moved forwards and began to sing.

[All, Padme & Satine]
(Oh, yeah)
Falling in love, falling in love
(Yeah, eh)
Falling in love, falling in love
Falling in love
(Hey),
falling in love
Falling in love
(Hey),
falling in love
Magi-ic

They finished with Cody on his knee, the others behind him, in a tight semicircle.

"Now, we know who three of you are," one of the judges stated, "who is your fourth member? It is not recorded on the sheet."

"That's why we're called Second Guessed," Ahsoka smirked.

"Guess you'll have to wait and see," Padme grinned.

-----

Cody grunted as he felt all three throw him to the floor.

"We got through!" Ahsoka chirped.

"You're stuck with us now!"

-----

Cody sighed as he went around collecting as many scrap parts of armour as he could from as many battalions he could get hold of. He ignored their sniggering as he explained that he'd been tasked with collecting them for the talent show.

His back already ached from the thought of adjusting and fixing the armour so others could wear it.

-----

"Can you teach us to march?" Ahsoka asked.

"What?" Cody questioned back, looking up from his holopad.

"Can you teach us to march?" Ahsoka repeated.

"Probably," Cody shrugged.

"Good!" All three ladies chirped.

-----

"Today is the first anniversary of the end of the war!" The announcer shouted, "and the theme for the grand final is military!"

The crowd cheered, waving their lights already in the air.

"Our first act is the one we finished with last time. We give you Second Guessed with-."

"ATTEN-SHUN!"

The vode in the audience jumped, muscles almost acting on the order. It sounded like it came from a Marshall Commander.

"FORWARD, MARCH!"

The audience watched with dropped jaws as a sea of different painted armour marched forward down the isles. Each one hid what looked like a female child from all around, every species going.

"HALT!"

Everyone's eyes snapped up to the stage, spotting the three known in various armour. From the armour, they wore as a Padawan to their husbands right to the traditional armour of their people.
And the fourth was revealed by their unique sunset orange painting and antenna. Commander Cody was the fourth member.

[Ahsoka & Satine]
Ladies all across the world, listen up; we're looking for recruits
If you with me, let me see your hands, stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute
Ladies all across the world, listen up; we're looking for recruits
If you with me, let me see your hands, stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute

The four stood there in complete armour. Ahsoka and Satine were in front of the others, singing as the others acted out the lyrics behind them.

[Ahsoka + Satine & All​​​]
It's who we are; we don't need no camouflage
It's the female federal, and we're taking off
If you with me women lemme hear you say

Slowly, the two at the back moved until they were level with the others.

[All]
Ladies all across the world, listen up; we're looking for recruits
If you with me, let me see your hands, stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, huh
Representing all the women, salute, salute

They marched on the spot before bringing their boots down harshly on every 'attention'.

[Cody, All & ​​Padme]
Sisters, we are everywhere, warriors; your country needs you
If you ready ladies, better keep steady, ready, aim, shoot it
Don't need ammunition, on a mission, and we'll hit you with the truth
Divas, queens, we don't need no man, salute
Sisters, we are everywhere, warriors, your country needs you
If you ready ladies, better keep steady, ready, aim, shoot it
Don't need ammunition, on a mission, and we'll hit you with the truth
Representing all the women, salute, salute

Cody stepped forwards, singing out, joined by Padme.

[Ahsoka + Satine & All​​​]
It's who we are; we don't need no camouflage
It's the female federal, and we're taking off
If you with me women lemme hear you say

The routine was the same as before.

[All]
Ladies all across the world, listen up; we're looking for recruits
If you with me, let me see your hands, stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, huh
Representing all the women, salute, salute

This time, everyone that had marched down the aisle joined in with the dancing.

[All, Ahsoka + Satine, Satine + Cody, Satine & (​​​Cody)​​​]
You think we're just pretty things?
You couldn't be more wrong; we're standing strong, we carry on
Knock us, but we keep moving on 
(We're moving up, yeah)
​​​Can't stop a hurricane, ladies; it's time to awake​, yeah!
Attention, attention, individuals, originals
Huh, let me hear you say

Slowly the stage filled out behind them as the group moved forwards.

[All]
Ladies all across the world, listen up; we're looking for recruits
If you with me, let me see your hands, stand up and salute
Get your killer heels, sneakers, pumps or lace up your boots
Representing all the women, salute, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, salute
Attention, huh
Representing all the women, salute, salute

The room seemed to vibrate as everyone stepped in time on the stage. It was almost drowning out the music.

[All]
Ladies, the time has come, the war has begun
Let us stand together and remember
Men fight great, but women are great fighters
Huh, representing all the women, salute, salute

The room echoed as the music went, and the boots thumped down harsh onto the stage as the group and others fell into a salute.

When the audience had calmed, and the judges had found their jaws, the head judge spoke, "so your fourth member was Marshall Commander Cody?"

"Yes, he helpfully stepped in willingly when everyone dropped out last minute," Ahsoka nodded.

"If by being restrained and gagged is willing, then sure," Cody muttered under his breath, the mic picking it up clearly as the audience laughed.

"We can see why you changed the group's name to Second Guessed; no one figured out just who the fourth member was," another judge stated.

-----

"And the winner is–" there was a pause as the judge let the suspension build, "Second Guessed!"

There was a crash of armour as the three ladies decided that the best way to celebrate was to try and squash Cody to the floor.
They were very successful.

The crowd laughed and cheered as the winners celebrated.

-----

"So," Rex started, as he moved to the room where Cody was resting after the competition, "singing and dancing?"

"Have you ever tried to say no, to one of them? Let alone all three at once?" Cody asked, watching as Rex shivered, "you're lucky I managed to get them not to pull you in."

"What?" Rex asked, his face paling as he went to sit next to Cody.

"They mentioned you by name," Cody explained, "they then used that to get me to do it."

The door slowly opened, and a familiar head popped in, "REX!" Ahsoka shouted, seeing the man sitting down. Bouncing over, she grabbed Rex into a tight hug.

Rex chuckled, patting Ahsoka on the back, "happy, kid?"

"Over the moons," Ahsoka chirped before quickly adding, "not a kid."

"Always will be, kid," Rex smirked, leaning back on his chair.

Ahsoka crossed her arms.

"You're pouting, kid," Cody pointed out, causing her to pout more.

"Not fair," Ahsoka huffed before dragging Cody from his chair, "now, we got to go!"

"Where and can I take off my armour?" Cody asked, stumbling after her.

"To celebrate and no!"

Cody groaned as Rex laughed behind him.

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