Hello, everyone! I hope you're doing well. I'm still in the process of writing Don't Need A Criminal Mind To Describe Love. In the meantime, I decided to write an Ace Attorney fanfic. This will take place three months after Turnabout for Tomorrow in Dual Destinies. I hope you enjoy!
The law has reached a lull over the past decade. That's why the court adopted the bench trial where the defense attorney, the prosecutor, and the judge are the only ones participating the trial. The defense and the prosecution are facing each other as they seek the truth of a case. At least, that's how it's supposed to be. My name is Terri Vera. I'm a defense attorney. My mentor is Phoenix Wright, the owner of The Wright Anything Agency. I'm working with Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes. I got hired three months after Athena's trial. I haven't done anything great yet, but given time, I'll defend someone and help them achieve a "Not Guilty" verdict.
"Terri, what are you thinking about?" Apollo asked me, snapping me from my thoughts.
"Oh, Apollo. I was just thinking about how I haven't done anything big yet. I'm not in a rush, but I would like to be useful." I told him.
He chuckled, "Don't worry. You're being useful just by being yourself."
I smiled. Mr. Wright walked in, "Hello, Terri."
I looked up and said, "How are you doing, boss?"
He smiled, "I'm alright."
That's one of the best things about Mr. Wright. He's always a nice person, but he's firm with us whenever it's necessary. Then the news came on, "There's reports of a murder that occurred in the local zoo. The police has arrested the suspect for the crime, William Brand."
My eyes got wide, "Will!"
I stood up and exclaimed, "There's no way he could kill anyone!"
Mr. Wright asked, "Do you know him?"
I nodded, "He's my best friend."
Mr. Wright looked away in thought, then he looked at me, "Why don't we see him?"
I looked at him in surprise, "Are you sure, boss? There's no 'You can't defend him because it's a conflict of interest'?"
Mr. Wright shook his head, "I think you'll be able to defend him."
And thus this incident became my debut as a lawyer.
I know this chapter is short, but I promise I will have more in the chapters to come. What did you think? Please review!