Voila! I now introduce you to the first chapter of Julias Freedom: Ace Attorney! This is gonna be fun for both you and me! So no more waiting, here we go!

-Turnabout Drowning-

You see the image of a speedboat out on the water.

Looking in closer, you see that in the speedboat, there is a figure standing, holding an unconscious figure In his arms.

Then you see the unconscious figure being dropped into the water to drown.

Your sight then shifts to the speedboat, specifically the motor, as it suddenly spews out steam.

Then, finally, you look at the unfortunate victim as his body slowly sinks to the bottom.

June 19 9:45 AM
District Court Defendant Lobby No. 1

A man, looking to be about 23 years of age, stood calmly in a luxurious room with two bailiffs standing guard at the door. His hair was something quite unique; it looked a bit bushy, and honestly looked a bit like it's owner had just gotten up from bed. But what was the most noticeable fact about it was that its color was actually a dark green. The rest of this man's appearance was more customary; a dark grey suit coat, complimented by a dark red dress shirt under it, along with an orange neck tie. His pants were also grey, but of a much lighter shade. His shoes were a beige color, and finally, he wore a red scarf around his neck. He seemed a little nervous, but not too much.

(Oh, Julias) he thought to himself, (You're like this every case, but you're just his legal aide! It's not like it's your first case or something. Besides, your badge has been late for three days, and you know the saying: "No badge, no first trial.")

...

(Actually, just no trials, period.)

Then came in another man. His apparel was much more expensive-looking; a luxurious black tuxedo, complete with bow tie, pants, and everything else.

He looked like he had just come from the 19th century, though this all, the first man knew, was just to compensate for his black goatee and fohawk, which he has for years died an obnoxious blue color.

"Good morning, Julias, are you ready for the trials ahead? I know I am."

(This is Adrian Hawkfenn, my mentor. If it wasn't for him, chances are I'd not even have a career lined up, not even today.)

"Y'know," Adrian stated, "It's not often that the defendant also doubles as a close friend of the defense, or in your case, legal aide."

(Close friend...?)

"Oh," The first man noted, "he told you about that...?"

"Of course!" Adrian confirmed, though with a confused face, "That's the truth, isn't it?"

"Actually, that's rather one-sided in my opinion. Truth be told, he... Well... To be honest, he bugs the snot of me sometimes."

"Oh, I see, but you DO know him, don't you?"

"Yes." (Unfortunately.)

"JULIAS!" Another voice cried.

(*Sigh* Might as well get it over with.)

In front of him stood another man, looking to be a year or two younger than him, though it was not very easy to see, considering that his head was wrapped in bandages, leaving only the eyes visible. He wore a green, long-sleeved T-shirt and grey jeans. On his person, he had numerous items, promoting different sporting brands.

"*Sigh* Hello Le-" the first man began.

"THEY'RE CRAZY!" The man in bandages interrupted, almost screaming! "I DID EVERYTHING! I TOOK ALL THE PRECAUTIONS; MY RABBIT FEET, OWL FEATHERS, NO MIRROR CRASHING, EVERYTHING!"

(His name is Lex Stisken, and he's the defendant for this case. He's been accused of murdering a life-guard. And before you ask, yes, he's a bit on the superstitious side, unfortunately. We first met in high school, and to this day, he's still under the delusion that we're friends, despite all evidence to the contrary.)

"But hey!" He said after calming down a bit, "I'm in good hands! Cuz' I have Adrian Hawkfenn to help!"

"Oh!" Adrian noted, lightly hitting the base of his palm to his forehead, "That reminds me, I almost forgot!" Adrian then took out a small, bronze badge and pinned it to his pupil's collar.

"W-wait a minute!" The pupil cried, gaping like a fish out of water, "This is..."

Attorney's Badge Added to Court Record.

"Y-you mean... This is my... My... MY FIRST TRIAL!?" (I must be dreaming! Yeah! That's it!)

Adrian looked confused. "What's wrong? You told me to surprise you once it came in."

"I MEANT AT THE OFFICE!"

"YOU'RE defending me?" Lex cheered, "That's even better!"

(Is this even legal!?)

"Court begins in one minute!" A bailiff announced.

"Well," Adrian said, "Showtime!"

"We're rootin' for ya, Julias!" Lex encouraged as he and Adrian went through the door, leaving the pupil alone in the room, save for the bailiffs.

(Great! All of a sudden I feel like a mule's kicking me from the inside!)

My name is Julias Freedom. I am, or was, studying to become a defense attorney. And according to Adrian Hawkfenn, this is to be my first trial.

Needless to say, I am a nervous wreck, but I can't be caught with stage-fright or anything; I've got a job to do:

Defending a client of murder!

Court Record:

Evidence:

- Attorney's Badge: This badge is a must for all attorneys. Taking the defense desk without one is a federal offense.

Profiles:

- Adrian Hawkfenn: My mentor. He's about to guide me through my first case. Hopefully he knows when to stop me before I embarrass myself.
- Lex Stisken: The defendant. I've known him since high school, and is Irritatingly insistent that we be "friends".

So, ya like it? Love it? Hate it? Please tell me!

THX & God bless!

~RLS legacy