Author's Note: Here it is, my second weird crossover idea. A crossover between possibly my two favorite video game franchises ever: Ace Attorney and No More Heroes. Like with Kung Fu Panda and Skunk Fu, there are so many similarities between these two franchises that I can't believe I'm the first one to do this. There's just a couple things I need to point out before this gets started.

First of all, this story is going to be in first-person perspective. It just seemed easier to write it that way.

Second of all, this story is going to take place shortly after the end of Trails and Tribulations. I have played Dual Destinies and it's a fantastic game, but I find the original trilogy era easier to work with.

Lastly, I'm going to try something that I've seen a lot of Ace Attorney fanfics do. Namely, I am going to be making this story look as much like the games as possible, including a "Court Record" at the end of each chapter. That should help you to keep track of everything that's going on.

Okay, this author's note has been way too long, so on with the story.

Chapter 1: A New Client

April 13, 9:35 AM

Wright and Co. Law Offices

It all started out like an ordinary day.

I got out of bed, had breakfast, brushed my teeth, cleaned the toilet, and mostly just sat around the office, not getting much of anything accomplished. I knew there was the possibility of getting a call from a client to solve some new, bizarre case, but at this point, that was an ordinary day for me. It wasn't like I was any kind of stranger to bizarre cases either. Hell, just a couple months ago, I was in a trail that involved having to exorcise an evil spirit out of my assistant.

Speaking of which, Maya was here today too. She was now the master of the Kurain channeling technique and really should've been up in the mountains training for that role, but she still insisted on spending a large chunk of her time visiting me. It wasn't like the other spirit mediums could really stop her, since she was the master and all. I had concerns about the fate of the Fey clan, but I couldn't say that I minded her company. It got pretty lonely at the office without her.

Though on days like this, I learned to really appreciate the quiet.

"Maya! Put that broom down!" I ducked to avoid the blunt object that Maya inadvertently swung at my head. Good thing I did because she swung again right after, just missing our potted plant.

"Yeah! Samurai Slash!" she shouted, clearly not even noticing me. No points for guessing what was just on TV right now.

"That was the best Steel Samurai episode EVER!" Maya held the broom over her head and threw it to the floor with a loud battle cry. Knowing how excited she got at times like this, I was thankful she didn't try to break it over her knee.

"Seemed about the same as always," I mumbled quietly. Unfortunately, it wasn't quiet enough, and now Maya was glaring at me like I was the spawn of Satan.

"Are you kidding?! Did you see that sword fight at the end?! Those were some amazing production values! I wish I could see a fight like that in real life!"

"Uh...I hate to break it to you Maya, but those kinds of fights don't happen in real life."

"Whaaaaaat?!"

(Don't tell me this was actually news to her!)

In the midst of wondering just how sheltered Maya really was, a news bulletin popped up on the TV.

"This just in: a vicious murder has been committed in the city of Santa Destroy. Information is still coming in, but from what we know so far, the victim was an employee of the local video store Beef Head. The police have already apprehended a suspect and brought him into custody at..."

The bulletin continued on, but I wasn't paying attention to it anymore. "A murder in Santa Destroy, huh? That's hardly newsworthy. Must be a slow day."

Maya looked at me quizzically, finally calming down a bit. "What do you mean, Nick? What is this Santa Destroy place?"

I bit my lip, not really wanting to talk about this. "It's a city. A bad city. I'm talking murders happening on an hourly basis. I mean, it's nice that the police seem to be interested for once...but some places are just a lost cause."

"I see..." Maya looked down at the ground uncomfortably. I suddenly felt guilty for telling her that. Maya's enthusiasm and cheerfulness could be a bit much at times, but the last thing I wanted to do was extinguish it.

I heard the Steel Samurai theme kick in again and was inwardly relieved. Even if I was dreading the resulting chaos, it would at least perk her back up.

"Nick, are you going to answer your phone?" Maya asked.

I tried to hide my embarrassment as I realized that I had mistaken my phone's Steel Samurai ringtone for the actual show, something that happened far more often than I'd like to admit.

(I should really change that ringtone, but I don't think Maya would ever forgive me.)

I let Maya go back to the TV as I walked as far away from it as I could. In the chance that there really was another Steel Samurai episode coming, I didn't want the person on the other end to think I was in some kind of insane asylum. I flipped open the phone and put it to my ear. "Hello?"

"Hello? Is this the Wright and Co. Law Offices?" asked a woman with an accent I couldn't quite place.

"Yes, this is Phoenix Wright speaking," I answered formally.

"Good. There has been a murder and the police have made a false arrest. I am in need of an attorney."

(Well that was...blunt.)

I was a bit caught off guard for a moment, not used to clients that were so straight to the point. "...Understood, Miss. Just tell me where you are being held and we can discuss the details there."

I heard laughter on the other end. "No, no, no, I am not the one who was arrested," she said, as if she found the very idea amusing. "The suspect in the case is...an associate of mine. I am calling you on his behalf." I assumed that the suspect was the type who didn't like to ask for help. I had clients like that before.

"So? Are you going to defend him or not?"

"I'll have to question him in person before I come to that decision," I answered honestly. "But if he is truly innocent, then I should see no problem in defending him."

"Good," the woman answered again. "In that case, you can find him down at the detention center in Santa Destroy. Thank you for your assistance."

"Sure, I-wait what?!"

The woman had already hung up.

(Great. Me and my big mouth.)

I just stood there for a moment as it slowly dawned on me what I had just gotten myself into. I had just agreed to speak with what was most likely a deranged axe murderer in a city that I didn't want to so much as drive past, let alone to. I should have realized that the murder they were talking about on TV would be the one that she was calling about. That happened to me all the time!

"Hey Nick, who was that on the phone?" asked Maya, finally pulling herself away from the TV. The Steel Samurai was indeed on again, but it must have been a rerun as I seemed to have her full attention. Lucky me.

I put a hand to my forehead and sighed. "Maya, do you remember that murder in Santa Destroy that was just on the news?"

"Yeah?"

I could't really articulate what I wanted to say next. Instead, I just groaned.

Court Record:

Attorney's Badge

My trusty badge that proves I am a defense attorney. Always fun to present to random people.

Magatama

A gift from Maya and my key to the hearts of those who try to hide secrets from me.

Profiles:

Phoenix Wright

Age: 27

I've been a defense attorney for over three years now and it doesn't look like the job is going to get any easier.

Maya Fey

Age: 20

My assistant and friend since the beginning of my career. Has a fondness for burgers and stealing things.

?

A strange woman with a strange accent. She called me to take the case on the suspect's behalf.