Mr Eh-ji-worth Needs Friends

a/n: This is my first story, so no flames please! I'd appreciate reviews greatly, you know, what i need to improve on, am I going in the right direction.

Disclaimer: This story was originally my idea, but all characters belong to Capcom ^^

I firstly intended it to be a Pearl and Edgeworth fanfic. But I kind of got carried away. I'll make this a two shot. First chapter, MayaxPhoenix and Pearl a bit fluffy. Second chapter would be what I originally intended to write about.

Let's get started :D

Pearl Fey, the young and incredibly talented spirit medium was running from the station all the way to her desired destination. She didn't look like she'd stop anytime soon. She was running like there's no tomorrow!

Huff puff .. I must .. must get to .. Mr Nick and .. Mystic Maya. Mummy would .. kill me .. if she noticed .. I'm not in the .. huff .. training hall ..

The story goes that Morgan Fey, the young girl's mother, was overtraining her, in the hopes that she would overrun the new master, her cousin "Mystic" Maya. In the past, Morgan had done the most desperate deeds, including pinning a murder on her niece and even accomplicing a planned murder of the soon-to-be master herself. Of course, all these acts failed miserably and, although Maya was the target, it seems little Pearl had been hurt deepest. After all, she unknowingly helped her mother by channelling a demoness of a murderer ..

And with added burden of overtraining, Pearl decided she cannot cope anymore. She realised her mum's intentions of overtraining. No, she would not believe the "It's for the good of the Fey clan" excuse anymore. She needed some time to think. And what better place can she run off to?

Finally, she saw it, the place she travelled so far to arrive. The place she yearned to see for so long.

The person she needed to talk to was just outside the front door!

"Mr Nick! Mr Nick!"

Yes, she arrived at Wright and Co. Law Offices to see none other than Phoenix Wright.

"MR NICK! I'm so glad to see you again!" Pearl exclaims again, jumping up and down joyfully with her hair, tied up in cute pretzel shape, bouncing in the same manner.

Strangely, Phoenix did not budge. He'd usually, almost immediately pay his full attention to that voice, for fear if he didn't, he would get slapped countlessly.

Instead of getting ready to slap him for his ignorance however, Pearl simply stared up at the man. Yes, he's a giant to her, even though he is of average height. It wasn't what he looked like that caught her attention. It was his actions and movements ..

At first glance, she thought he was staring at the door, as strange as he is. But wait, he was .. swaying? side to side .. slowly, rhythmically. His arms were not by his sides but looked like they were .. clutching? Embracing something?

"How very strange .." Pearl thought, aloud, "I know Mr Nick can act a little funny sometimes but this is .."

Slowly, ever so slowly, Phoenix turned his upper body so that his profile was in Pearl's view. She saw that his eyes were closed. Then, what looked like a luscious handful of hair fell down his right shoulder.

"Wow, Mr Nick really needs a haircut," Pearl giggled, but her giggles were interrupted with a sudden realisation. Looking past the ebony black hair she saw .. a nose? "Did Mr Nick grow two noses?!" Pearl gasped and placed her hand on her wide-opened mouth, alarmed at the thought. But wait .. is that a topknot?

"No .. it can't be ...!" gasped an excited Pearl, eyes shining like stars.

She thought right. When she saw those familiar purple beads placed in the ebony black hair, and the purple robe, followed by that matching knee length, acolyte's uniform. It was a teenage girl, a young adult to be exact. She was quite small, kind of short for her age, but she could only be one person ..

"Oh my gosh! Mystic Maya! Mr Nick! I knew you too were in love!" squealed an overly excited Pearl, "I told you true love will always prevail!"

What Pearl saw, was her own cousin, Maya Fey. KISSING the ace attorney Phoenix Wright, who happens to be a whole 7 years older than his 'lover.' Quite a sight for a little girl, but this is Pearl Fey we are talking about. Her fantasies of "Mr Nick being Mystic Maya's special someone" now came true!

"Ahhhhhhhhh! This is a dream come true!" Pearl shrieked. Unfortunately, it was a little too loud and that snapped the two lovers back into reality, out of there romantic embrace (and kiss.) Phoenix and Maya fluttered their eyes open, almost in unison while awkward hands lingered against Maya's waist and Phoenix's neck.

"W-was that .. someone?" Phoenix asked, confused.

"I-I thought .. I thought I heard .." stammered Maya, lost in thought. They slowly turned their heads towards where they heard the sound come from.

Uh oh. Time to hide! Frantically, Pearl scanned the area for a suitable hiding spot. Bush? no too small ... tree? no too far away .. fence? no it has gaps .. SUITCASE?! perfect.

Thinking quick Pearl crouched down into a ball, carefully hidden away by her huge suitcase. By the time the couple finished turning their heads, all they saw was a strangely ... familiar suitcase. But neither couldn't place their finger on where they have seen it

"Hey Nick, I feel like I've seen this casesuit somewhere before," said Maya, with a look of wonder in her eyes.

"Um .. Maya. It's a suitcase. Not a casesuit." Phoenix corrected her before adding, "Hmm .. now that you mention it, it does seem familiar .. that shade of purple .. have I seen it somewhere before .. no it can't be ..."

"NICK! You're talking to yourself again!" laughed Maya, "anyway, why don't you .. I mean, WE investigate! You know, as if we're on a special case or something!"

Phoenix reluctantly agreed. Unknown to Maya, he had a hunch that he knew who this suitcase belonged to.

"Umm .. Nick? Is it just me or is that a magatama hanging on one of those zippers?"

"Hey .. now that you mention it you're right! How strange .. they don't sell magatama keyrings do they Maya?"

"Of course not Nick! Don't be daft! It has concealed inside spiritual energy and has been in our traditions since-! Hey wait a minute .. Nick?! It can't be ..!"

"That's what I thought too. I think it's hers. Time to test our theory of ours." Phoenix grinned his courtroom smile at Maya.

"Pearly!"

"Come out where ever you are Pearls. We've got you cornered!"

"I knew I should know better than to hide the truth from Mr Nick and Mystic Maya .." thought Pearls.

Admitting her defeat, Pearl cautiously emerged from her hiding place, and reluctantly walked out in front of her suitcase. She faced the ground in shame, with her hair drooped down low. She shut her eyes tight, fearing Phoenix would yell at her for not showing herself in the earlier. After a grueling 5 seconds, she opened her eyes again, only to see Phoenix and Maya searching the garden bed, hand in hand.

"Aww, Mr Nick you're sooo romantic!" sighed little Pearl dreamily, forgetting that they have yet to discover where is really standing. Too late. The sudden remark caused Phoenix to turn, quick as lightning, and he jumped at the sight of one Pearl Fey. At the same time, Maya flung her hands in the air to welcome her dear cousin, forgetting she was still holding Phoenix's hand. As a result from his jump and the sudden arm movement, Phoenix landed, bottom first, into the garden bed. Did i mention it also rained last night?

"Arrrrrrgghh! MAYA!" yelled Phoenix in despair. He had just ironed his suit!

"Mr Nick! I'm so sorry! I-I .. WAAAAAHHHHH" cried Pearl, running into the building."

"Pearlyyyyy...!" Maya desperately screamed, but little Pearl was already gone, "
Man, Pearly sure runs fast, for a kid!" Maya helped Phoenix up from the muddy ground.

"I agree. I bet she could even run faster than you, with all those hamburger inside you." taunted Phoenix

"HEYY, that's not true!" Maya retorted. She playfully gave Phoenix a shove which sent him falling back into the mud. He groaned, but laughed a little as he got back to his feet, without realising how his remark really did hurt Maya.

Maya stood there, holding a mini grudge against him, with her back turned. Her long, black hair with those shiny purple beads graciously flowed down to her waist. She's beautiful, Phoenix thought. He walked up to her, from behind, putting his hands out to embrace her.

"Nick, that wasn't very nice of you. Say you sorry!" pouted Maya, but he couldn't see.

Without warning, Phoenix wrapped his strong arms around her shoulders and pulled her close, against his body. He placed his head just on top of her head, slightly above her ear and whispered, "I'm sorry, Maya. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please forgive me." The last words were barely audible and sounded more like a whispered breath, which sent shivers up and down her spine.

"Nick ..." Maya twisted her head just enough to see him, "you know I can't stay mad at you forever. I love you too much." With those words, she reached up to plant her lips on his, kissing him softly and sweetly. He greatly accepted and snaked his arms around her small body.

After about a minute or so, they pulled away, looking deep into each others eyes, "We should go check on Pearls," reminded Phoenix, with his arms still wrapped around her shoulders.

"Yeah, let's go." agreed Maya, with a smile. The pair headed inside the office.

What they saw would make even Edgeworth's heart melt. Pearl Fey, curled up like a ball on the blue carpet in front of the TV. Her head was buried in her tiny arms and she seemed to be whimpering. She's crying.

Maya and Phoenix looked at each other, with some guilt in their eyes. They were too caught up with each other to realise what Pearl had been up to. For all they know she could have hurt herself, with no one to help her.

Maya, being her older cousin, approached her first. She gently coaxed her out of her ball-like figure by tucking her hands under her arms and lifting her gently, into her lap. Pearl was still slightly curled up, and looked like a newborn baby, only bigger. Phoenix thought the sight was pretty cute. It reminded him of Mia and Maya when they were young, the picture Misty had in her master's tailsman.

With her cousin's comfort, little Pearl had stopped whimpering and continued to stare into Maya's eyes. Phoenix came over and pulled both of them into a heartwarming embrace.

Pearl soon recovered and stood up, looking down at her shoes shamefully.

"Pearly .. what's wrong?" asked a worried Maya

"I-I .. I'm sorry Mystic Maya, Mr Nick. I .."

"What are you sorry about Pearls?"

"I .. I barged in on you two like this!" exclaimed Pearls, so sudden it made Phoenix almost back off, "While you were busy .. in your alone time .. I-I'm really really sorry!" Phoenix quickly hugged Pearl, followed closely by Maya,

"Aww Pearl it's OK, you didn't do anything wrong!" assured Maya, encouragingly to cheer her little cousin up, "after all, me and Nick have whole afternoons together! Right Nick?"

"Oh ..! Umm .. Yeah.. that's right Pearl, you turning up was a surprise and all, but .. it's ok. It's great to see you again after such a long time!" said a sheepish Phoenix.

"Really?" Pearl stared with wonder and innocence into Phoenix eyes. Aww she's so cute ..

"Really really, Pearly!"

"OK," Pearl finally brightened up for the first time (since witnessing the couple kiss) "Thank you, Mystic Maya and Mr Nick!"

The famous trio then seated themselves on the couch, Pearl on Phoenix's lap and Maya flipping through the channels only to find yet another Steel Samurai re-run. Pearl had once again returned to her old self when she suddenly realised ..

"MYSTIC MAYA!" again, Pearl covered her wide-opened mouth with her hand, "I thought you were in Kurain!"

Sadly, Morgan does not allow Pearl to see Maya anymore. The only times she can see her dear cousin is when everyone is busy training acolytes or when the Press comes to view the Kurain village making its comeback, which isn't very often. That's when Pearl sneaks into the masters chambers. Unfortunately Maya, being the new master, is often the busiest of all, so she wouldn't have even realised Pearl's appearance.

"Ohh .. no one told you Pearly?"

"No .. mother would never let me see you, let alone talk about you .." Pearl's shoulders drooped.

"Ohh .. right. Umm well. The Elders saw how sad I was without Nick, so they agreed to let me stay with Nick for a while. Like a vacation sort of thing."

"Vay-kay-shun?"

"A holiday Pearls." added Phoenix. Poor Pearls, she hardly knows anything about the outside world, with her overly protective mother, "you know, a time to rest, and get away from life for a while."

"And I decided that I needed my Nicky the most," declared Maya, curling up to Phoenix with her hands around his neck and leaning on his chest, making him blush violently.

"Awww, that's so sweet Mystic Maya. You love Mr Nick very very much don't you!" Pearl giggled as her words made his face turn a shade pinker.

"Umm .. anyway," Phoenix said, trying to change the topic. Although he had been dating Maya for over a year, the sensitive topic always seems to make him uncomfortable. Not that he didn't love Maya. He'd do anything for her, even walk on hot coals, "So Pearls, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

"Ohh .. umm .." Pearl hesitated. Watching Maya curled up against Phoenix, playing with his spiky hair, isn't helping. She just couldn't bring herself to tell them that her mother had been abusing her again. After all, all she ever wanted was for them to be happy, together. Pearl didn't want them to worry about her, she wanted them to enjoy every moment they had together.

"Umm .. you know I wanted to .. surprise Mr Nick by visiting him! I would have brought along Mystic Maya too, but .. I couldn't find her. Because she was right here all along! It's so nice being together again, right Mr Nick?"

"Yeah .." Phoenix was still unsure whether to believe her explanation which sounded pretty vague, and it didn't help that her laugh was kind of sheepish. But he decided not to press further. He was happy that they were all reunited again.

"Aww Nick, you're as sarcastic as always!" teased Maya, who gave Pearl a welcoming hug.

"I know. But that's why you love me." He placed an arm around Maya's shoulders. Then, they continued to watch the Steel Samurai Marathon re-runs, this time Pearl on Maya's lap and Maya's head on Phoenix's shoulder, with his arm still gently embracing her.

By the time the show's over, Maya and Phoenix were sleeping, Maya's head tucked comfortably in between Phoenix's shoulder and jaw, and Phoenix's head against hers. Pearl heard a light snore, looking up to see the couple in a cute embrace.

"Aww, they're such a cute couple, so perfect, sooo romantic!" the little girl thought, unaware she said that out loud. It snapped Maya out of her slumber.

"Oops."

Maya let out a BIG yawn, which brought Phoenix back into reality. He shrugged her off, afraid that he did hurt her, or did something inappropriate to her, or SOMETHING. Realising no one was hurt he tried to cover up is embarrassing moves by stroking her hair and caressing her shoulders. She LOVED it when he did that.

"Mmm.. Nick. I love you." she pulled him into a soft, but firm kiss. The lovers kissed, again. And once again, forgetting the presence of a ten year old girl.

Pearl, quite aware they have forgotten about her, merely giggled, "I'm just going to .. go for a walk. At People Park! Have a wonderful afternoon Mystic Maya and Mr Nick!" She jumps off the couch and skips out the door, before neither Phoenix nor Maya had time to react.

"Maya, do you think we've been ignoring her a little?"

"Nahh, all she ever wanted was for us to be together. We still have to thank her for that you know. She's happy, it's just her way of celebrating. You know, leaving us some 'alone time' together. You worry too much Nick!"

"Ohh really now?" chuckled Nick, pushing her down on the couch. Maya giggled, a lot, when he bent down and planted kisses on her throat, occasionally sucking on it.

"Mmm .. Nick .." Maya gasped, "I really, really love you"

Sorry for the overfluffiness. I don't know how I went, this is my first story after all. Please R&R! Chapter 2, and possibly the final chapter will be up soon!