Turnabout Highschool- Prologue
Wright Anything Agency
November 17th, 2:00 AM
*Knock* *Knock*
"Coming.", Phoenix Wright called to the one knocking the door.
"Exactly on time, as always.", he said with a smile, opening the door for a man to enter.
"Hello, Wright. How long has it been?", he asked quietly. His face were hidden by a large hat, tilted down. He was wearing a dark, long coat and was holding a black suitcase in his left hand.
"About 5 years since your last attempt.", Mr. Wright answered, leading him to a small table in his private room. A deck of cards was already waiting on it.
"Your name was cleared, Wright. It's time you return to the court, where you belong.". Phoenix and the man sat down on opposite sides of the table.
"... I will, eventually. But never mind that. This is the first time you've seen me in 5 years. Is it that important?".
"Nothing is more important than this. Not even my life, if you catch my drift.".
An odd silence lasted for a few seconds, during which Phoenix dealt the cards.
"In that suitcase?", Wright finally inquired.
"Yes. No one would suspect a lawyer retired nearly 8 years ago, so I figured the safest place would be with you. I hope I'm not putting you and Trucy in danger by this...".
"You know better than anyone I have absolute trust in you... So yes, I'll lock it up right away.".
"Two.". "Three".
"...Just like I thought. I'm no match for you.", Mr. Wright smiled, revealing a full house of 2 kings and 3 aces. The other man showed a heart royal flush.
"You know what I think of games like these... All luck, no brains.".
"Hmph, you haven't changed at all during all those years.", Phoenix said, a secret smile hiding under his blue hat.
"And you've changed too much... Wright.", the man replied. "I must take my leave now. Guard that suitcase... Our world's future may very well depend on it...".
And with that, the man walked out, leaving behind only the suitcase, and the sound of a closing door.
Wright Anything Agency
November 17th, 9:37 AM
"Morning, Polly!", Trucy greeted as the young lawyer came in.
"Morning, Trucy. What's up? You look kind of jumpy today. Well, more jumpy than usual, anyway.".
"Don't tell me you didn't hear the news!", she exclaimed, shocked.
"What news?".
"It's all over today's papers! He's coming back to town!".
"Huh? 'He'? Who's that?".
"Mr. Edgeworth, of course, silly!".
"Mr. Edgeworth?", Apollo yelled in astonishment.
Trucy immediately covered her ears. "Please save the shouting for the court, Polly.".
"Oh, sorry. Ahaha...".
"So anyway, do you know him? I mean, personally?", Trucy asked.
"Mr. Edgeworth is the one responsible for you being a lawyer, isn't he?".
Trucy and Apollo turned around to see Mr. Wright walking out of the kitchen, eating an apple. "Have one, they're good for you.", he said, tossing each of them the red fruit.
"Mr. Wright! How do you know that?", Apollo asked in surprise.
"Don't you know, Polly? Mr. Edgeworth is Daddy's old childhood friend.", Trucy explained. "Wait... How come I'm the only one here who doesn't know that story?", she frowned.
"Well, Apollo... How about you fill her in?", Mr. Wright suggested with a smile.
"I don't see why not.", Apollo laughed.
The three of them headed to the living room and sat down comfortably as Apollo started telling his story...
To be continued...