Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Phoenix Wright characters (as if I should be so lucky)

This story may contain some spoilers for those who have not completed 'Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All' - Chapter 3: Big Top Turnabout. - Hope you enjoy

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It had been a long day Phoenix thought but he was finally getting some time to himself. The morning had been occupied with defending a client against the judge's gravel and the accusations of Edgeworth. It had been difficult but somehow Phoenix had managed to obtain a 'Not Guilty' verdict. Trials were always hard when he was facing Edgeworth, but at least he managed to resist the urge to whip hin every five minutes. His mind wandered back to last year. After Franziska von Karma the young prodigy of Manfred von Karma had left throwing her whip at his feet Phoenix had been very tempted to hold onto the object of his tornment. However a brief chat with Edgeworth had revealed that the whip had been returned it to its rightful owner. Something in Phoenix's mind told him he may come to regret returning the weapon to its mistress. Still he couldn't spend his day thinking about the past. Although he had finally found time to clean the office there was a stack of post piled higgldy-pickledy across his desk. He seated himself down in comfortable leather chair and began to thumb through the mail. He was only a couple of letters in when something unusual caught his eye.

Phoenix stared down at the stiff white envelope in his hand. I wonder who this is from, he thought as he carefully slit along top flap. It was the first chance he had been able to sit down all day. It seemed that recently all he seemed to be doing was paper work. However for once during this cold November he had been able to clear his desk and could concentrate on the morning's post the same day it arrived. It did not bother Phoenix that it was 4.30pm. As he pulled the card from inside the envelope his mobile began to ring. The familiar theme tune of 'Steel Samurai' filling the otherwise silent office.

"Wright here," he answered cradling the phone against his shoulder.

"Hey Nick, how's things?" Maya's voice came floating from the receiver.

"Oh hey its ok, I finally managed to tidy my office, I figured I would get it out of the way early rather than wait till just before New Years again."

"Good idea Nick. Actually I was just calling to see if you wanted to come with me and Pearly for a burger, I'm famished."

Phoenix groaned, Maya was always hungry but she seemed to always be famished when it was him fronting the bill.

"Ok look, I have some stuff to finish here but I could meet at…" his voice trailed off.

"Nick! Nick! You still there? Are you ok what's the matter?"

"It's a card,"

"Huh?" Maya sounded confused.

"It's from Max…" he didn't get time to finish the sentence as he could hear Maya gurgling at the other end of the line.

"A card from Max, that is awesome Nick. What is it a thank you card?"

"No…it's a wedding invitation."

"No kidding for him and Regina. That's it Nick me and Pearly are on our way over."

"No…wait." But it was too late, Maya had already hung up.

Phoenix looked down at the glossy invitation. It was an A5 sized piece of cream card. Grinning back at him was a picture of Max. He was dressed in his obligatory symbols, his long purple cape with the white roses attached to the chest but instead of wearing his silk top hat it was being clutched by the small blonde girl nestled next to him. Phoenix flipped the card over and re-read the invitation.

Dear Mr Phoenix Wright and Guest

You are cordially invited to the FABULOUS wedding of Maximillion Galactica and Regina Sophia Berry. The ceremony will be held in the Berry Big Circus tent, December 28th

All gifts must be FABULOUS

Phoenix noticed that Max (or maybe Regina…no definitely Max) had scribbled something along the bottom. Hope you can make it porcupine, thanks for everything again it would be fabulous to see you! He groaned he couldn't possibly go. True the circus was fun and Max was probably one of the few people who had acknowledged his efforts in obtaining them a 'not guilty' verdict. But he could feel in his gut that it would be an unmitigated disaster plus December always bought a mountain of cases he would have to RSVP that he was sorry but simply couldn't attend.

Knock Knock

"Come in," Phoenix called and Maya strolled into the office with Pearl clasping her hand tightly.

"So where is this wedding invitation Nick, I wanna read it." She said in her usual way of coming straight to the point.

"It's on the desk," said Phoenix pointing. He turned to Pearls "How are things with you Pearls, would like a juice?"

"Hey Mr. Nick," said Pearl smiling "That would be nice." She flung her arms around Phoenix's waist "It's great to see you again Yay!"

Phoenix blushed and pulled a carton of orange juice out of his draw to pass to Pearl. She giggled. "That's so cool Mr. Nick you drink 'Mr. Juicy' too." Nick pulled a face and blushing ran a hand over his hair.

"I…just happened to have one that's all…" he began.

"Wow,"

Phoenix looked around and saw Maya still clasping the invitation in both hands her eyes wide.

"Nick, this is awesome I think Regina and Max are sooo cute together. Can we go? Please can we."

"We?" Phoenix looked puzzled "What do you mean we?"

"It says on the invitation Mr. Phoenix Wright and guest, come on who else did you think Max meant?"

Phoenix looked across at Maya, she was grinning from ear to ear. He rubbed a hand across his face and groaned.

"I don't have a choice do I Maya?"

She laughed. "Not really Nick. Come on Pearly we had better get going we will have to find some clothes to wear."

"Clothes???" Pearl looked confused as Maya took her hand.

"It's a special occasion Pearly and that means we have to wear special clothes. We are going to watch Max get married to his special someone. You will love it Pearly there is a band and dancing and also a big wedding feast!" she grinned as she said this. "The feast is the best part."

"So it's a wed-ing." She pronounced the words slowly and carefully, "Is that what you and Mr. Nick are going to do?"

"Pearly!!!" Maya exclaimed her mouth falling open, "Come on we had better head off. Call you later Nick," she said as the pair of sprit mediums left the office.

Phoenix flopped down into his chair and spun his defence attorney badge across the desk. It looked like he would have to go now. Still there was a plus side at least Maya had forgotten about dinner.