[April 15th, 11:30pm, Wright and Co. Law Office]

"It's raining again..." said Phoenix as he looked out the window of The Wright and Co. Law office. He looked over at Maya and Pearls who were sprawled across the floor asleep. Phoenix sighed as he looked back down at the paperwork laid across his desk. It was all the evidence they had acquired that day investigating yet another murder scene.

"I don't get it Nick, why do we have to investigate so long if the prosecution is Winston Payne? It's not like he's ever won a case before!" Maya had questioned earlier that evening.

"Because Maya, I want to know the entire truth based on the evidence before I go into that courtroom, even if it is against the infamous "Rookie Killer" Payne." Phoenix looked out the window once more and decided it was time to go to bed.

[?, ?, ?]

"Ahh... It seems we have a guest with an intriguing destiny heh..."
Phoenix awoke to the voice and saw what seemed like a courtroom all around him. "Where am I? Who are you!" exclaimed Phoenix upon seeing the man sitting in the "judge's seat." He was short, no taller than Pearls, with a giant nose the size of Engarde's Ego. If he had a wig, thought Phoenix, he'd be just like the Judge; even his nose could have a wig. Phoenix smiled at the thought, and was startled when the man began to speak.
"My name is Igor" said the small man. "I am delighted to make your acquaintance. Do not fear, you are still asleep in your bed in the real world... This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter… It is a room that only those who are bound by a "contract" may enter…

It may be that such a fate awaits you in the near future. Now then… Why don't you introduce yourself…?"

"Ph...Phoenix Wright...Ace Attorney" said Phoenix as he pointed towards his Defense Attorney Badge,

"Wow," thought Phoenix, "This is only the 3rd time I've had a real reason to show off my badge."

"Hm… I see", said Igor stroking his long nose, "Now, let's take a look into your future, shall we?
Do you believe in fortune telling?" asked Igor pulling out what seemed to be a deck of Tarot Cards.
"Each reading is done with the same cards, yet the result is always different…" he chuckled and continued "Life itself follows the same principles, doesn't it? Hm… The Tower in the upright position represents the immediate future. It seems a terrible catastrophe is imminent."

"Catastrophe?!" Phoenix looked down as he felt his heart sink. "Why can't I ever get a break, not even in my DREAMS..." he thought to himself. He looked up again when he heard Igor's voice.

"The Moon, in the upright position. This card represents "hesitation" and "mystery"… Very interesting indeed." He looked up as if worried; Phoenix didn't feel too good about this dream anymore.
"It seems you will encounter a misfortune at your destination, and a great mystery will be imposed upon you. In the coming days, you will enter into a contract of some sort, after which you will return here.
The coming year is a turning point in your destiny… If the mystery goes unsolved, your future may be forever lost. My duty is to provide assistance to our guests to ensure that does not happen. "
He paused once more, Phoenix was about ready to pinch himself awake

"Ah!" Igor exclaimed, "I have neglected to introduce my assistant to you. This is Margaret. She is a resident of this place, like myself."

Phoenix looked over at Margaret; the sight he saw took his breath away. Behind what would be the defense bench of the courtroom, stood a woman, dressed entirely in blue, a velvety blue. She seemed to be holding what seemed like one of Phoenix's law books. The woman gave a slight nod before she spoke.

"My name is Margaret; I look forward to accompanying you through your journey.

Igor looked down at Phoenix once more before looking down at his desk, as if studying something, "We shall attend to the details another time.
Until then, farewell…"