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For Memories and Truth – Requiem to Turnabout

Prologue

Phoenix Wright sat in the foyer of the Defendant Lobby no. 4. Today was a special day as it was the final time he would have to be involved in the trial of Iris. Although she was acquitted of the charge of murder for Elise Deauxnim or better known as Misty Fey, she was still guilty of tampering with evidence and misleading investigators in their investigation.

Phoenix sighed as he rubbed his hands on his brow. The last words his mentor, Mia Fey, gave him was a bit unsettling. "I have nothing else left to teach you. You were able to finish what I couldn't." He leant forward with his hands clasped in front of him. Of the three years he was at court, he had learnt valuable lessons regarding what a true lawyer should be and shouldn't be. Maybe it was time that he hung his famous badge one last time…

"Feenie!" His head turned to the source as Iris came running over to him. His heart still fluttered a bit as he saw the beautiful girl walking over to him. It was ironic that her twin sister, Dahlia Hawthorne, was the one that brought them together. But that didn't matter as she was convicted of her crimes and executed. Even now, Iris was happier ever since she revealed the truth to him about their time together.

"Hey there Iris, you okay?" Iris nodded but Phoenix noted some hesitation in her nod.

"I think so. Where is Maya and Pearl?" Phoenix was almost never seen without Maya or Pearl trailing behind him. During the last time they visited her, Phoenix had gotten a big slap in the face by Pearl. And she did pack a big wallop for a girl her size.

"It's okay. Maya took Pearl back home for some training. So I'm just here on my own today. Besides, Maya has to take care of the Kurain Village now that she's a Master." Maya was made Master after her mother, Misty, was murdered in front of her eyes. But Maya never felt any loss or suffering after that thanks to Pearl and Phoenix.

"I see. I just feel so sorry for them both as I dragged them into this mess." The mess was the incident when Morgan, Misty's older sister, tried to lead a coup against Misty by using Dahlia Hawthorne to murder Maya in order for Pearl to gain the title of Master. Obviously, it didn't work thanks to Godot or Diego Armando and Misty. Although Misty lost her life, she was able to save her daughter's life which made it even more tragic. Phoenix shook off the bad vibes he felt during that case.

"It's alright. They've managed to get over it now. Besides, I don't think anyone will want Dahlia back." Iris noted the absolute hatred in Phoenix's eyes. Iris hesitated as she was, after all, her twin sister and daughter to Morgan. The bailiff's voice cut through the silence like a hot knife in butter.

"Will the defendant please move into the court room?" Iris nodded at the bailiff before looking into Phoenix's eyes.

"I'll see you later." With that, she shyly gave a kiss on his cheek before moving in. Phoenix stood there like a stunned mullet before moving into the general admission door.

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The murmur in the court room was silenced by the failing gravel.

"Court is now in session for the trial of Iris Hawthorne for her involvement in tampering evidence during the murder case of Elise Deauxnim. Due to the overwhelming evidence against the defendant which was found in the previous case, I do feel that a guilty verdict is too possible. However since this was done in accordance with Prosecutor Godot and to protect a certain individual whom I will not name, I do feel a lighter sentence will be sufficient for this crime. I pronounce the defendant guilty and will be sentenced to a three year jail period with parole applicable in one year's time. That is all. This court is dismissed. Bailiff, please escort the defendant to the police."

With that, the court began to file out. Phoenix made his way to the bailiff.

"Mr Wright. Can I do anything for you?"

"Yes, may I have a moment with the defendant before she goes?"

"She's all yours, sir." With that, the bailiff waited next to the door. Phoenix saw Iris slowly rising and rest her eyes on him.

"Feenie…" Her voice sounded pitiful as she got up.

"It's okay. It's only one year before you can apply for bail. Besides, I do think if you're on good behavior, you should be out even earlier. So chin up." Iris looked at him before clutching onto his blue suit jacket.

"Will you promise me that you'll visit me when I leave?"

'That'll be okay if Pearls doesn't come back and start hitting me because of it…' "I promise." With that, Iris smiled before heading for the door. The bailiff placed the cuffs on her before escorting her out.

'And with that, the final chapter on that case was closed but unfortunately; it only hasten the end of my life as a defense attorney and the beginning of a new chapter…'

End of Prologue