A/N: Hello everybody! Welcome to the second installment of Turnabout of the Feys. Unlike the first time, I outlined the case so I don't need to go back and change things. I should be able to write more, but we'll see.
Story: Turnabout of the Feys: Joy or Despair
Summary: The gang is at large again! Through apparent victory for our protagonists, an even greater defeat for them lies in wait for them, in the shadows.
Phoenix Wright sat down in his chair. It had been a busy day. A surprisingly straightforward case by his standards. He had defended a person who studied with Athena while she was studying Psychology. This person was a psychiatrist. Her name was Stud E. Partner. He was reflecting on the events of the case that day.
Phoenix walked into the defendant lobby to greet his understudy. He opened the door to see Athena having a lively conversation with the defendant.
"One time when I was using Psychology in court, I found out that a witness had Multiple Personality Disorder",said Athena,"Oh! Boss, there you are."
"Y-you must be Mr. Wright",said the woman standing next to Athena.
"Yes",said Phoenix.
"I'm Stuh D. Partner",said Stuh D.,"Athena's told me so much about how you can make Prosecutors and Witnesses alike cry and force them to talk."
"Haha, I think I might've stretched the truth a little bit",said Athena.
"A little bit?",said Phoenix, sweating.
"So what evidence do you have?",said Stuh D.
"None",said Phoenix,"Athena told me about the case only this morning."
"So we're relying on the evidence the prosecution presents",said Athena.
"Am I going to be found Guilty?",said Stuh D.
"Don't worry! We're going to win this trial!",said Phoenix.
District Court
Courtroom No. 5
Day 1
All Rise
"Court is now in session for the trial of Stuh D. Partner",said the Judge,"Is the defense ready."
"The Defense is ready, Your Honor",said Phoenix.
"Yes, and the Prosecution?"
"The Prosecution is ready",said Payne.
"(Now I assume this is the one I was facing off with when I first became a Lawyer, but I forgot who he was)",thought Phoenix.
"Mr. Phoenix Wright. I heard all about the ridicule you subjected my brother to when he was abroad in Khura'in",said Payne,"Well this is my revenge!"
"Alright then. Your opening statement Mr. Payne",said the Judge.
"Certainly, Your Honor",said Payne,"The Defendant is an employee at a Psychiatric Hospital. The victim, Imas Ico, was a patient at the hospital, specifically one of the defendant's patients. She was the only person near the crime scene at the time of the murder."
"That certainly sounds incriminating",said the Judge.
"Your Honor, I present the autopsy report as evidence",said Payne.
Imas's Autopsy added to Court Record
"The defendant's fingerprints were also found on the murder weapon",said Payne,"Which is this straight jacket."
-Hold It!-
"Wait a minute",said Phoenix,"I didn't know these kinds of institutions were still around!"
"Very few still exist",said Payne,"The term Psychiatric Hospital is a disguise for the what it really is."
"What it really is?",said Phoenix.
"A mental institution",said Payne.
"So the victim's straight jacket was the murder weapon",said the Judge,"Very incriminating evidence, indeed."
Straight Jacket added to Court Record
-Objection!-
"You said it yourself Mr. Payne! This is an instution. There's nothing strange about fingerprints being on the straight jacket! After all, the defendant works with the straight jacket!",said Phoenix.
-Objection!-
"Oh, but what's important is how the prints were found",said Payne,"And they were found as though the defendant was constricting the victim's neck."
"Wh-WHAAAAAT!",exclaimed Phoenix, jumping up.
"Let me finish off with some more incriminating evidence",said Payne,"The defendant was wearing a jacket at the time of the murder, and it is covered in blood. Allow me to present it."
Defendant's Jacket added to Court Record
"Hmm?",said Phoenix.
"What is it, boss?",said Athena.
"There's something off about this bloodstain",said Phoenix,"This bloodstain is..."
-To small
-To big
-To concentrated
"There is something wrong with this bloodstain",said Phoenix,"It isn't splattered, it's just one big stain."
"Ah! You're right!",exclaimed the Judge,"But what does that mean?"
"It means that his jacket could be used to frame the defendant by the real culprit",exclaimed Phoenix, pointing his finger.
-Objection!-
"I'm afraid not, Mr. Wright",said Payne,"This diagram shows that the two Psychiatrists working there could have only been in two rooms. One was in the security camera room and the other was committing the murder!"
"Ngh!"
"Hehehe",said Payne,"I believe this is conclusive proof of the defendant's guilt!"
-Hold It!-
"What about the security camera footage!",said Phoenix,"It could have captured the murder!"
"Surprisingly, the camera wasn't working at the time of the crime",said Payne.
"Well, do you have any info about the camera!",said Phoenix.
"It only moves around when someone is monitoring",said Payne,"In short, the camera can only check things if someone is there."
Security Camera added to Court Record
"Anyways, I have a witness",said Payne,"Another patient who saw the defendant walking through the hallway!"
"Witness, state your name and occupation",said the Judge.
"RAAAAAAAAGH! I'm Cray Z!",said Cray Z, restrained in a straight jacket.
"We can all see that!",said the Judge, widening his eyes.
"What the witness means is that his name is Cray Zen",said Payne.
"Are you sure this guy will be able to testify!",said Phoenix.
"RAAAAAAAAGGH",said Cray Z, as stretching sounds were heard from the jacket.
"A-are you sure his Straight Jacket is secure!?",exclaimed Phoenix.
"Don't worry, Mr. Wright",said Payne,"The bailiff is ready to give due punishment to this crazy man if worst comes to worst."
"RAAAAGGGRRR"cried Cray Z, as a small hole was ripped through the arm bit of his Straight Jacket.
"AAAAH!"cried the Judge, hiding under his bench,"B-bailiff!"
"Ahem* Now that that has been dealt with, let us move on to your testimony",said the Judge.
"F-fine",said the dejected Cray Z.
-Witness Testimony-
-After the murder, I saw the defendant walking through the halls of the institution.
-She was all shady and suspicious!
-She just walked by me, not batting an eye towards me!
"As you can see, an irrefutable testimony!",said Payne.
"Hardly",said Phoenix.
-Cross Examination-
-After the murder, I saw the defendant walking through the halls of the institution.
-Hold It!-
"How could you see her walking through the hallway?",said Phoenix.
"My cell has bars",said Cray Z,"I can see through the cracks!"
"B-but aren't you suffering from a mental illne-",said Phoenix.
"Even a crazy, scummy guy like me can read between the lines y'know!"
"S-sorry",said Phoenix.
-She was all shady and suspicious!
-Hold It!-
"What was suspicious about her!",exclaimed Phoenix.
"Well what do you want to know!",said Cray Z.
"Well, I want to know about..."
-Her Jacket
-Her demeanor
-Forget it
"Can you tell me about her jacket!",said Phoenix.
"It was all bloodied up",said Cray Z,"The majority of her jacket had blood splattered all over it!"
"Add that statement to your testimony",exclaimed Phoenix.
-There was blood splattered all over her jacket!
-Objection!-
"No, there couldn't have been",said Phoenix,"How about we look at her jacket right now."
"A-AAAAAGH!",said Cray Z.
"(Well, that was quite an overreaction. But, I guess he is in need of mental help)",thought Phoenix.
"You were saying?",said Payne.
"There isn't blood splattered all over this jacket as this witness claims!",said Phoenix, banging his hands on the defense's bench, then pointing his finger,"It's just one concentrated stain!"
"NOOOOOOO!",cried Cray Z,"Wait, what does that mean?"
"(His emotional state changes quicker than anybody)",thought Phoenix, sweatdropping.
"B-but, I'm certain I saw the blood splattered everywhere",said Cray Z.
"Mr. Wright",said Athena,"I'm hearing a lot of discord in this witness's voice."
Noise Level: 100%
"Let's go in and pick apart the inconsistent emotions!",said Athena, she pulled up her menu and opened the Mood Matrix.
The Defendant was walking through the hallway!
Anger: 50%
Surprise: 75%
There was so much blood on her jacket!
Anger: 100%
Surprise: 50%
That must've been when she killed the victim!
Sadness: 10%
Anger: 50%
Surprise: 10%
"I've already seen the inconsistent emotion",said Phoenix.
The Defendant was walking through the hallway!
Anger: 50%
Surprise: 75%
There was so much blood on her jacket!
Anger: 100%
Surprise: 50%
-Got It!-
"When you saw the blood, you showed less surprise then when you saw her walking through the hallway",said Phoenix,"Why were you so surprised to see her walking through the hallway!" He pointed his finger.
"Well, that's because uuhh!",cried Cray Z.
"Boss, his emotions are going crazy!",said Athena.
She was walking through the hallway
Anger: 100%
So what! I was surprised
Anger 100%
-Got It!-
"I think I found the root cause of all of your anger and turmoil",said Phoenix,"It all lies with your straight jacket!"
"GAAAAH!",cried Cray Z.
"I-I think you're right, Mr. Wright",said Stuh D.,"I've been trying to identify what has been plaguing him for so long so I can treat him."
"Well, you're right",said Cray Z,"This straight jacket is what's preventing me from leading a life worth living." (Insert Remniscence ~ A Life Worth Living)
"You were admitted because of terrible, murderous thoughts",said Stuh D,"But I figured out you recovered from those, so I needed to know what was plaguing you."
"It was this accursed jacket",said Cray Z,"But also the thought of a terrible group who I had formerly been a part of, now neither of these things plague me."
"Why not about the group?",said Phoenix.
"They're too busy to try and tie up loose ends",said Cray Z.
"We're going to test you again after we are back at the institution",said Stuh D,"If we find that you are mentally stable, we can release you."
"Mr. Wright, was it?",said Cray Z,"Thank you so much! Because of you, I could be released!"
"Could you testify now to the full fact now?",said Phoenix,"For you to be free, we need to prove Ms. Partner innocent first!"
"Ok then",said Cray Z.
Discord 0%
-I was sitting in my chair!
-The defendant walked past me, but I remember something differently!
-Her jacket wasn't stained!
-She walked into the security room!
-The security camera didn't move until after she entered that room!
"Very well",said the Judge,"The Court accepts this testimony into evidence."
Cray Z's Testimony added to Court Record
"(Hmm, something's off)",said Phoenix.
"Hehehe",said Payne,"That whole episode was pointless! Only one of the many pieces of incriminating evidence became moot!"
"You're right, Mr. Payne",said Phoenix,"But something else became moot! And that is...!"
-Take That!-
"The other staff member's alibi! As stated by Cray Z, the camera wasn't moving! Therefore, the other staff member wasn't doing their job!",said Phoenix, pointing his finger,"The defense calls this other staff member to the witness stand!"
"Mr. Payne! Just who is this witness",said the Judge.
"err, her name is Asus Tant",said Payne.
"Then we will take a twenty-minute recess and then we will summon the witness to the stand!",exclaimed the Judge.
"Y-yes, your honor",said Payne, sweating like a madman.
"You did it, boss!",exclaimed Athena,"We're so close to proving Stuh. D, innocent!"
"I thank you so much, Mr, Wright",said Stuh D.
"We haven't won it yet",said Phoenix,"But hopefully we can prove this Asus Tant is Guilty."
"I never would've suspected her",said Stuh D,"She always seemed so passionate."
"I've seen many cases of people pretending to be passionate in my career",said Phoenix,"(Manfred von Karma, Damon Gant, Ini Miney, Matt Engarde, Ted Tonate, Roger Retinz... The list goes on and on.)"
"Court is now back in session",said the Judge,"Mr. Wright and Mr. Payne are you prepared?"
"Yes, Your Honor",said Phoenix.
"Y-Y-Ye-Yes",said Payne, sweating.
"Bring the witness to the stand!",exclaimed the Judge.
"W-witness, state your name and occupation",said Payne.
"Asus Tant, Psychiatrist",said Asus.
"Are y-you aware of the defense's accuations?",said Payne.
"Yes! And they are ridiculous!",said Asus.
-Witness Testimony-
-I saw the defendant walking to the crime scene!
-There is no way I could've committed the murder
-I have no motive!
-I still have my alibi
-Why weren't my fingerprints found on the murder weapon!
-Hold It!-
"How about we try this on for size!",exclaimed Athena,"What if your motive was the same as the prosecution asserted for the defendant."
"Now, now defense",said the Judge,"Save your questions for the Cross Examination."
-Cross Examination-
-I saw the defendant walking to the crime scene!
-Hold It!-
"What did she look like?",said Phoenix.
"A shady creep",said Asus,"As though she had just committed murder."
"Ugh. (That doesn't help)",said Phoenix.
-There is no way I could've committed the murder
-I have no motive!
-I still have my alibi
-Objection!-
"No, your alibi has been torn to shreds",said Phoenix,"After all, Mr. Cray Z stated that the camera wasn't moving at all!"
"WH-WH-WH-WHAAAAAAAT!",exclaimed Asus.
"Now that we have proven you weren't in the security camera room, that begs the question",said Phoenix, smirking,"I think we can both answer that."
"N-N-N",cried Asus.
"You were in the only other place you could've been and that is",said Phoenix, pausing to point at Asus Tant,"The crime scene!"
"N-N-NO-NGH-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!",cried Asus.
"Looks as though our killer has been caught at last",said the Judge,"I will now pronounce a verdict on the defendant."
"N-NOOO!",cried Payne.
"I find the defendant, Stuh D. Partner..."
Not Guilty
"It looks as though the case is finished at last",said Phoenix.
"Thank you, Mr. Wright!",said Stuh D.
"It's no problem",said Phoenix.
"There's one thing I'm still curious about",said Athena.
"That would be the group Cray Z. was talking about",said Phoenix.
"I wonder what that's about",said Athena,"Well, let's not dwell on it!"
"Why?"
"We need to celebrate!",said Athena,"Eldoons on Mr. Wright's tab, as always!"
"At least it's only 3 people",said Phoenix. As if on cue, Maya and Pearls walked into the defendant lobby.
"Nice job, Nick!",said Maya.
"Why does the universe hate me",said Phoenix.