Powers That Be
Chapter 7
Round # 1

James' POV

Talking with Sirius, Remus, Peter, and Frank, we decided to enter the Battle of the Bands contest that's taking place this year. I will be singing, Sirius will be drumming, Remus will be playing guitar, Peter will be playing bass guitar, and Frank will be the keyboard player.

We are very lucky that every round but the last is private, and will be on a day you choose during the last week of every month. That way, Remus won't have to worry about not being able to make a round due to his werewolf transformations. I really wish Frank had decided to join us in becoming animagi, but I guess he has his reasons; he says it's so he can cover for us. It makes sense, but I'm not sure I believe it.

Getting back to the point, we decided to name our band the Moonlight Bandits, in honor of our monthly adventures.

Ara's POV

Today was quite interesting. There's a Battle of the Band contest at school this year, and we decided to enter. I'm feeling lazy, so here's our conversation:

"So, what are we going to sing at the first round?" Lily asked.

"Overall, I think we should go with our old songs, and then, on the radio, have a new song come out immediately after our last private audition. Then, perform that song at the live performance that decides who wins," I suggested.

"That's great, but won't the judges know who we are immediately after our very first audition?" Molly asked.

Ellen smirked. "No, the judge is a magical cup, like the Goblet of Fire for the Triwizard Tournament. In the room, you play, and the cup records and judges it," she told us.

"How do you know this stuff?" Aly immediately asked.

"Easy, my parents company is putting it off."

"Awesome! Hey, what are we going to call your band? We can't give it away!" Cissa pointed out.

"Hmm, why don't we call ourselves Surprise? After all, that's what everyone will be getting!" Lily smirked.

"Awesome!" we exclaimed.

"So, what should we sing first?" I asked when our laughter died down.

"Mystify!" Lily and I stated in unison.

Remus' POV

After our first day of classes, I sat down with my friends as we tried to decide what song we're going to sing for our first audition. Finally, we decided on Serenity, by Godsmack. James is in love with the song, and I must admit, the rest of us are, as well.

Lily's POV

Well, today was the day of the first round of competition, and we sang Mystify. I think we did great, because we made it to the second round! Like there were any doubts, though. Mystify is an amazing song, and was the first we ever did! Unfortunately, the Moonlight Bandits also made it, singing Serenity. I love that song, and I can't help but wonder how they did.

The spirit calls

And you can't escape it

Don't you know

The way it goes?

(It walks its own path)

It's a secret,

It's a wonder,

It's a weird thing,

Its mystification

The call grows

So you can't ignore it

(Just go away!)

You can't escape it,

You must accept it!

It's a secret,

It's a wonder,

It's a weird thing,

Its mystification

So you walk along,

Listening to it's call

And where does it lead,

But to your own life?

(Your own life, yeah)

It's a secret,

It's a wonder,

It's a weird thing,

It's mystification

Your life is a mystery,

And it always changes

You can't control it,

Or so you think!

It's a secret,

It's a wonder,

It's a weird thing,

Its mystification

You can make your own choices

It's your own path

The circle of life

And you can write your own story

(Be your own person, yeah)

It's a secret,

It's a wonder,

It's a weird thing,

Its mystification

(Mystification)

MYSTIFY!

Sirius' POV

Today we sang Serenity, and James did an amazing job. Of course, so did Remus. I can't believe that I'm his mate!

Anyways, the results said we came in second place; we were beaten by Lily's band, called Surprise. I wonder why they picked that, because it's a pretty dumb name. Of the twenty-three bands that entered, there are sixteen left. Two will be eliminated from now on until there are two left. Those two will be the ones performing live for the final competition.

As I sit here and slowly close my eyes
I take another deep breath and feel the wind pass through my body
I'm the one in your soul, reflecting inner light
Protect the ones who hold you, cradling your inner child

I need serenity in a place where I can hide
I need serenity, nothing changes days go by

Where do we go when we just don't know
And how do we re-light the flame when it's cold
Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
And when will we learn to control

Tragic visions slowly stole my life
Tore away everything, cheating me out of my time
I'm the one who loves you no matter wrong or right
And everyday I hold you
I hold you with my inner child

I need serenity in a place where I can hide
I need serenity, nothing changes days go by
Where do we go when we just don't know
And how do we re-light the flame when it's cold
Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
And when will we learn to control
Where do we go when we just don't know
And how do we re-light the flame when it's cold
Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
And when will we learn to control

I need serenity (Where do we go when we just don't know)
I need serenity (And how do we re-light the flame when it's cold)
I need serenity (Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing)
I need serenity (And when will we learn to control)