"No." Echo said firmly as they made their way to the mess," I am NOT getting involved this time."

Fives was walking next to him, eyes wide like a puppy begging,"Pleeease! We neeeeed to do this!"

Sighing, Echo shook his head once more. LAST time that Fives had suggested they do a prank- Echo had somehow managed to get his head stuck in a vent; It hurt immensely when Rex pulled him out. As well as the embarrassment and teasing.

"Ok ok," Fives said stepping in front of Echo to get his full attention," I know that you're thinking about last time-"

"Fives," Echo narrowed his eyes at his Vod," I got my head stuck in a vent. I am NOT doing another prank."

Apparently he had said something, because Fives' face lit up again and he put his arm around Echo's shoulders, gesturing to the distance,

" Echo, that's the brilliant thing! This isn't a prank!"

Echo blinked, now confused," What is it then?"

Straightening his shoulders, Fives was the essence of inspirational," A Revolution!"

"A Revolution?" Echo said doubtfully.

"Yes."

They had now arrived at the mess hall, but Fives put a hand on Echo's shoulder before he could take a step in.

"You are aware of the recent changes in the menu?" Fives questioned, face hard as he looked in the direction of the server droid," They CHANGED the brand of ration packet to make it cheaper to mass-produce."

Echo had tried the new brand. It wasn't better nor worse than the previous one.

"Yeah- So?"

Fives looked shocked at the question," So?!SO?! well, we need to revolt against this- this HORROR that has occurred!"

Echo gave him a look," This is going to a weird place so I'm gonna-"

"Wait Vod," Fives said while turning him to look into the mess hall," Look at poor Tup over there- our newest shiny FORCED to eat that STUFF!"

Echo did turn his head towards Tup- who was hunched over his meal looking like everything was fine and dandy.

"Um- He looks perfectly happy to me." Echo said, turning to look back at Fives.

Fives blinked then repeated a little louder," LOOK AT TUP OVER THERE!"

Echo raised his eyebrows and turned back to Tup- who now miraculously looked like a sad puppy dog. He turned to look at Fives," Did you really just-?"

Fives waved him off,"Seeeeee! We NEED to stand up for those who can't! Like Tup!"

Echo rubbed his brow, Fives usually went all out for a prank- but bringing Tup into it JUST to make him help? This has gotta be a big prank.

"I mean, look at him Vod!" Fives insisted again, gesturing.

Echo reluctantly looked up and Tup let out a sad sounding sigh- topping it off.

"What do you say Echo?" Fives pleaded," For Tup?"

Cheap move brother. Cheap move…

With a sigh, Echo faced Fives, "You won't stop asking until I agree, will you?"

"Nope!" He replied with too much cheeriness.

Then,"… What do you want me to do?"

Fives grinned with pure evil intent.

…

"Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

This was the sound that rebounded off all the walls of the compound. Those in the mess looked up from their meals- and those resting were rudely jerked awake. Rex was in the middle of talking with Commander Tano when the cry came.

"Was that-?" Rex asked, confused.

"Master Skywalker?" Ahsoka finished, looking both confused and alarmed. They exchanged a quick, What-did=he-do-this-time look and took off at a run towards Anakin's room. They made it there and Rex gestured for her to knock.

"No- you knock," Ahsoka whispered, "He won't blow up at you!"

So Rex looked at the door which now seemed to tower ominously above him. He knocked. There was a second of silence then:

"Yes?!" Came Anakin's sharp and muffled reply.

They exchanged a glance again.

"Um- Sir, is everything alright it there?" Rex asked, hesitating a little.

Another beat of silence.

Then Anakin replied shortly, "All is fine."

There was a rushing of footsteps behind them and Rex turned to see Echo and Fives.

"Now's not a good time," Rex hissed at them warningly.

Echo's gaze drifted to the door that now had muffled curses coming out of it.

"We heard a yell…" He started before there was a loud crashing noise from Anakin;s room.

"Master?" Ahsoka asked apprehensively. This was weird- weirder than usual.

The door opened a crack and twin blue eyes could be seen through the crack.

"Ahsoka- everything is fiiiiiiine."

Placing her hands on her hips, Ahsoka gave Anakin her best sassy look," Then let us come in."

There was a spark of alarm in those eyes and a quick shake of the head.

"Impossible- there is a… Mess-"

"Master!" Ahsoka burst out exasperated," Just let us in!"

Anakin's eyes narrowed- then he sighed and opened the door.

Oh My Kriff!

All of their mouths dropped open; there was Anakin in the doorway, sporting bright pink hair.

…

"Impossible- there is a… Mess-"

IN YOUR HAIR.

"Master!" Ahsoka burst out exasperated," Just let us in!"

Anakin's eyes narrowed- then he sighed and opened the door.

" MY HAIR! IS PINK!" Anakin ranted.

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeautifulll!

There was a second silence then Fives suddenly fell to the floor laughing.

"I-It's p-p-pink!" Five spluttered between laughing.

Anakin did NOT look impressed and narrowed his eyes- ," Needless to say- SOMEONE did this as a prank, and I WILL get to the bottom of it."

Through his laughter, Fives saw Echo take a small breath," Sir- Do you want… a hat to cover it up?"

Anakin considered for a second, though Fives guessed it was for show.

"If you HAVE a hat, it would be welcome."

Fives couldn't help bursting out into laughter in preparation. Turning a fierce glare to him, Anakin narrowed his eyes," And there WILL be sanitation duty for you."

But he couldn't help it. He burst into laughter again. As Anakin spoke- his hot pink hair had bobbled making it look like candy floss.

Even Rex looked like it was taking all of his energy to not laugh- a few seconds later Ahsoka burst into laughter, tears running down her cheeks.

Anakin let out a small growl, blushing furiously.

"Now get in here- I don't want the whole galaxy to know."

Fives and Ahsoka managed to stumble in before falling on the floor again. Anakin day heavily on his bed with a sigh.

…

As far as Rex could see, it was definitely something to do with the ration packets. How would he know this? Well, there have been several incidents like this.

The great rebellion of yesteryear due to the change of bunk positions. The Resistance of the year before due to the change of toilet paper brand. Yes. They really happened.

Now Rex had to get to the bottom of this one. He sighed along with Anakin who plonked down heavily on his bed.

Rex joined him, then tried to say something comforting," Well, Sir, At least we're going for some r&r on Coruscant. You can hide under the hat Echo's getting."

Rex heard a snicker from the floor- it sounded like Fives. He glared at him.

Then Anakin's eyes widened and he groaned," I have a meeting with Pad- Senator Amidala when we get back. Noooooooooo!"

He flopped back on his bed. Despite being sorely tempted to laugh, Rex couldn't help feeling bad for General Skywalker.

It was VERY obvious that Anakin had a thing for Padme. Huge joke in the 501st. Peering back at the floor- Five had managed to stand up, holding his side.

Then there was a knock at the door and Echo's voice came," Sir, Well, I only had THIS hat and, I don't really think-"

Anakin bolted upright," Any hat will do."

There was a pause from outside the door," If you say so."

Echo came in… With a tall top hat in hand.

"Echo!" Rex exclaimed. First of all- that would definitely fall in the lines of some sort of regulation. Second- Whoever had it out for General Skywalker was really doing it.

"It was the only one on board," He said, looking flustered.

Rex glanced over to Anakin who had sunk farther into his sheets, he looked up wearily," Just give me the hat."

Echo walked over and gave him the top hat- the VERY large top hat, and Anakin put it on his head. It stood up tall- covering his pink hair, but making him look ABSOLUTELY ridiculous.

Just then, Ahsoka had managed to use the wall, and Fives' head, to stand up again. She was holding her side and tears of laughter were still streaming down her cheeks.

"Phew- ok, I'm done laughing-" Then Ahsoka paused, seeing the top hat, and promptly fell to the floor laughing again.

Anakin groaned into his hands," Rex- I'm supposed to be addressing the men in a few minutes, can you do it for me?"

Rex was now feeling VERY sorry for their general- who had done nothing except be there.

"Of course Sir- I'll go now."

"Thank you." Anakin's muffled reply came. Rex gave Echo a look that told him to sit and stay with the general.

Echo stiffened to attention in a silence affirmation.

With one look at the now old timey General, Rex left the room. Walking down the halls with purpose in his step, he made it to the meeting room where Appo had kindly already lined everyone up.

"Men," Rex addressed them all firmly. They snapped to attention."General Skywalker was supposed to address you all, correct?"

"Yes Sir!" The room called in unison.

"Well as you can see," Rex continued,"I will be addressing you because someone decided it would be amusing to prank the General."

He paused, allowing that to sink in. There was silence. All the faces of the men were blank.

Then one, Tup, innocently raised his hand.

"Yes?" Rex said. Though Tup hadn't been around long, Rex didn't believe that he could be the one who did this.

"Sir- what specifically was the prank?" His eyes were slightly wider than usual.

Hm- maybe he knew something.

Rex straightened his shoulders,"I am not at liberty to reveal that. But let me tell all of you- WHOEVER did this will be in MASS trouble."

Then the door swung open. Rex expected Echo or Ahsoka to come in, Fives probably would still be laughing, but no, Anakin walked in, top hat and all.

"Men," He greeted, face completely blank. Half of the men's mouths were hanging open until Rex sent a death glare and they quickly shut their mouths and made their faces completely blank.

"General- um, what are you doing here?" Rex asked cautiously. It couldn't be very good.

Anakin seemed to bristle slightly,"We are to have an emergency meeting with Obiwan and Cody."

Rex could feel his eyes widen,"Oh."

The door opened again and this time Fives came in, grinning like mad, until he saw the top hat and he promptly fell on the floor laughing again.

"Yes," Anakin replied darkly. He turned to the rest of the men,"You are dismissed,"

Instead of the orderly way they usually fall out in- they all ran as fast as they could out. Rex vaguely wondered why.

Anakin turned to the holo table in front of them, adjusting his hat so that all the pink hair was completely hidden,"We should start."

"Yes Sir," Rex replied. He pressed a button and the holograms of one bearded Jedi master and one trooper in yellow popped up.

Obiwan's expression was calm until Anakin stepped into the range, then he a wicked grin appeared on his usually stoic face.

"Anakin, are you wearing a top hat?"

A/N So there, part one of me torturing Anakin :P I don't know about you- but I'm enjoying it!

Fives: *between laughs* M-me too!

Me: I know right! Don't worry, you'll get more screen time.

Anakin: *looks up suddenly* Wait- what?!

Please review! Oh- and if you want more great Pranks, go to KarajeJinsta's prank wars. It's great :P