Christopher Wright: Ace Attorney
Since the story wasn't going so well, I decided to completely redo it and start over. This time, its taking place after the first game, during Justice for All with some original cases.
Disclaimer: Ace Attorney was developed an copyrighted by Capcom.
Christopher Wright
It was a beautiful day in Los Angelus, aspiring Defense Attorney Christopher Wright had passed the bar exam at the young age of eighteen. The youth was on his way to apply for an official job at Wright and Co. Law Offices. Before that, he started for his old friend Ema's place.
The young woman in question, who had brown hair and was wearing a white jacket, was taking it easy at the local park, mulling over what transpired during the lengthily case she'd helped Phoenix with.
"Hey, Ema" Chris greeted her with a smile.
Ema glanced over to the young man"Oh, hey Chris" she smiled back briefly"How have you been?"
"Just dandy, passed the Bar Exam" Chris smiled, showing her his new badge.
Ema smiled"Good going, Chris. Going to be a Lawyer, right?"
"Yeah, so how are things at your end?" Chris asked her.
Ema frowned for a moment and sighed"Well, Lana was arrested and is no longer Chief Prosecutor of the district."
"Oh yeah I heard about that" Chris said frowning"I'm sorry what happened."
"Thanks" Ema gave a small smile"But at least she was cleared of murder charges after your uncle, Phoenix discovered the truth and exposed the Chief of police, Damon Gant as the one responsible for the murders of Detective Goodman and Prosecutor Marshall."
Chris smiled"That's Uncle Nick for ya. Though what are you gonna do now?" He asked.
"Well, I'm going to study an become a Forensics scientist one day" Ema replied.
He chuckled"Wow. That sounds pretty cool. Can't wait to see you get that achievement" he said.
The brown haired girl smiled"And I can't wait to see you win your first case Mr. Attorney."
"Heh, me too" Chris smiled"You know that my uncle exposed a murderer in his first trial and bested legendary prosecutors Edgeworth and Von Karma? I thought that was amazing. Well, I gotta go to the Wright and Co. Law Offices and apply."
"OK. And it was great seeing you again." She then gave Chris a hug. "And thanks for cheering me up" she said softly.
Chris blushed a little. "Anytime Ema" he said and hugged back.
"Well, see you" Ema smiled as she let go.
Chris nodded and headed for the law office.
Ema grinned at Chris walking form once more before heading back in.
Chris eventually arrived at the Wright and Co. Law Office and knocked on the door.
"Just a minute!" He heard a male voice coming from behind the door.
Chris smiled as he recognized the voice and door opened. A man with spikey black hair and a blue suit stood in the doorway"Hm? Oh, hey, Chris. Haven't seen you in a long time."
"Same here, I heard a lot about you, Uncle" Chris smiled"Well, I passed the bar exam and became a Lawyer."
"Congratulations" Phoenix praised him.
"Thanks, and I'd like to work here if possible" Chris requested.
Phoenix was surprised. "Work here?"
"Yeah, I mean, I want to join your law office, and honestly, I needed a job" Chris admitted.
Phoenix scratched his chin"Well I could use some help around since Maya left" he said.
"Thank you" Chris smiled"Was Maya your assistant? I didn't hear much about her."
"Yes she was" Phoenix nodded"You see, she is a spirit medium in training, ever since her older sister died, I took the role as cheif of the office. Maya was then accused of killing her sister, so I stepped in and helped her."
"I heard on the news, must have been tough" Chris remarked"So, what does Maya do nowadays?"
"She's now training to make her powers stronger. And I'm proud of her" Phoenix smiled.
"Oh, she's a Spirit Medium?" Chris suddenly understood"Sounds awesome."
Phoenix nodded"Her spirit powers helped me win my cases."
"Incredible, I'd like to meet her sometime" Chris commented.
"Well you might" Phoenix smiled.
"What do you mean?" Chris asked.
"Today I was heading to the Kurain Village that's where Maya was busy training her spiritual powers for the year. Would you like to come with me?" The older man invited.
"Sure" Chris nodded with a smile.
Just then, a man in his mid thirties with glasses, a brown suit with a tie approached the doors of the law office. It had started to rain not long Chris had entered the Wright and Co. Law Offices.
"What depressing rain...Do you understand how depressed that makes me!? Do you!?" The man scowled.
Phoenix sweatdropped"Uh, I guess..."
"But actually, I'm angry. Angry at that weather girl on TV. "I think our little rainy spell will take a break with a day of sun!"...is what that girl said! I'd stake my life on it!" The man ranted.
Chris shrugged"Well, I saw on the weather channel a while ago... Good thing I just came in."
"But that's why I didn't bring an umbrella today. What nerve, calling herself a weather girl! She's going to hear about my $1500 suit!" said the man.
Phoenix frowned"Um... About your case...Unless you're planning on suing the weather girl...?"
The man sighed"I'm sorry. I thought that before we got down to business, we could have some friendly chatter. I'm a surgeon, name's Doctor Grey."
"Well, remind us not to get under your knife" Chris remarked"Oh, and I'm Christopher Wright, an aspiring Attorney, just fresh out of law school and taking the bar exam."
"And I'm Phoenix, so what's the problem?" Phoenix addressed Dr. Grey.
The doctor sighed"I'm here today because of this particular incident." He showed them a newspaper.
Phoenix was not entirely surprised""Malpractice at Grey Surgical Clinic. Fourteen In-Patients Lose Their Lives!? So, you're the doctor at that place?"
"It's really quite upsetting. Did you hear me!? UPSETTING!" Dr. Grey was frustrated.
Phoenix nodded"Yes, yes, I heard you. I agree, its really frustrating."
"The one that royally messed up was that nurse! It was her that got the medications mixed up and killed those 14 patients! And yet! That nurse had the nerve to go and die before admitting to her wrongdoing! She didn't even offer any sort of explanation to me! And this is the kicker! She up and has herself a grand ol' accident and crashed her car! Smash! Crunch! Instantly transforming her car into the accordion model!" Grey added.
"That case is over a year old, right? So, why are we bringing it up?" Chris piped up.
"That's simple!" Grey replied"Because the situation is slipping out of my grasp. This just won't do. My clinic isn't seeing nearly as many patients these days. Do you understand what that means!? It means they're not coming to my clinic!"
'I wouldn't want to go there either, after that happened' Chris thought.
"I want you to help prove that I'm innocent" Dr. Grey requested.
"Uh, hello? We're Lawyers, not private investigators" Chris pointed out.
"And why ask us?" Phoenix asked"I'm sure you can find someone else."
Dr. Grey shook his head"You're the only one who can help" he told the blue-clad Attorney"You know Maya Fey? I hear she's a Spirit Medium."
"Well" Phoenix rubbed his head"We worked together on a couple trials, but she left to undergo training."
"Ah, yes, I heard" The doctor nodded"It must be lonely for you."
"Wh-What!?" Phoenix was tongue tied at that.
"Maya must be an extraordinary girl to handle such rigid training" The doctor commented"I have an acquaintance who knows a lot about these mystical sorts of things. She's the one who introduced me to Ms. Fey. And I've already set up an appointment."
Phoenix raised an eyebrow"For what?"
Grey scowled"What else!? A channeling! I'm going to have her call the spirit of that nurse that went and got herself killed!"
Chris kept his mouth shut, feeling a twinge of sympathy for the Surgeon.
The doctor continued"Not counting training, this will be her first time channeling, so she gave me one condition before accepting my request."
"A condition...? What was it?" Phoenix asked, curious.
Grey replied"The condition is you, Mr. Wright. She said that she wouldn't do the channeling without seeing you again, first. And that is why I've searched you out! You want to see her too, am I right!?"
Phoenix thought this through for a moment"All right, Chris and I were planning to go see her, anyway."
The three headed out of the Law Office, to a small village that was not far away from the city.
'So, this is Maya's hometown' Phoenix thought as he looked around, there were only a couple buildings. A little girl in a pink shirt with light brown hair was standing not far away.
"Hey, there" Chris tried to address the girl, who just simply shied away from them.
"Hmm... What an odd little girl" Phoenx commented.
A woman with dark hair came up to them"Wait up, Pearly!"
'Someone is coming this way' Chris thought.
The woman spotted the two Lawyers and greeted her old friend"Niiiiiiiick!"
Phoenix smiled"M-Maya. How are you...? It's good to see you again."
Maya smiled back"Wow, I didn't think you'd really show up!"
Phoenix shrugged"It's such a big deal. You made it sound like you were soooo far away."
Maya shrugged"Well, maybe I exaggerated a bit."
Phoenix was slightly abashed"It was only 2 hours by train. If I had known, I'd have visited you more often."
"You're not allowed. I already decided that until I become an adult, I have to work hard and be strong by myself" Maya explained.
Phoenix nodded"Anyway, congratulations. I'm glad to hear that your training is going well."
Maya nodded"You bet, and who's this?" She referred to the younger Lawyer.
"Oh, hey" Chris flushed slightly"I'm Christopher Wright, I only recently started working for my uncle at the law office."
"Wow, you must be really something, passed the bar exam at an early age, right?" Maya asked.
Chris nodded"Something like that, I'm about your age."
Phoenix chose this moment to speak"Looks like you've finally become a full-fledged Medium, taking on your first job."
Maya nodded"Yeah. I had no idea it would be this soon."
Phoenix was surprised"But this case... Do you know the messy story behind it...?"
Maya grinned"Ha ha ha, behold the power of the Maya Intelligence Network! Let's see. Fourteen people died because of malpractice on Dr. Grey's part, right? And to pin the blame on the nurse, he killed her in what appeared to be a car accident!"
Chris sweatdropped"Well..." He trailed off.
Maya laughed"Ha ha ha. I'm just pulling your leg. What really happened is the opposite. Dr. Grey told me about it. I wouldn't take a crazed killer as a client! That's too scary, even for me."
Phoenix then remembered the quiet girl he and Chris saw earlier"Oh yeah, I wanted to ask you about that girl in the purple shirt I saw earlier. Do you know her?"
Maya's eyes widened"Oh, you mean Pearly?"
"Pearly?" Chris asked.
Maya nodded"She's my cousin, Pearl Fay. Isn't she adorable? Just like yours truly!"
Phoenix was taken aback"Cousin... Wait, then she's also a?"
"Yup. She's a medium, too. Pearly's a real genius when it comes to channeling!" Maya boasted.
Phoenix nodded in understanding"Hmm, I see. I hope I didn't scare her when I tried to talk to her earlier."
Maya shook her head"It's not you. My aunt drilled it into her head that "if a suspicious-looking person tries to talk to you, run away."
Phoenix was surprised"S-Suspicious-looking...!?"
"Well, you're not wearing training clothes, for starters..." Maya trailed off.
Phoenix shrugged"Of course not."
"Pearly is my aunt's most valued treasure, she's not allowed to go outside of town. She doesn't know much about the world outside of Kurain Village" Maya explained further.
"Your aunt?" Chris asked.
"Pearly's mother is my aunt" Maya responded, then said"Well, Nick, I've got to get going. It's about time for the channeling to start. I'm doing the channeling in my house, so come on in, OK? After I'm done, we can grill up some juicy burgers!"
Phoenix nodded"Alright. Good luck, Maya."
"Thanks!" Maya went on ahead to her house. Chris and Phoenix followed shortly after.
Dr. Grey greeted the two at the meditation room"Ah, Mr. Wright. I'm so glad you showed."
Phoenix nodded"Some nice weather we're having today. Aren't you happy?"
Grey shook his head, aghast"No. That stupid weather girl made the wrong call again. "It will rain cats and dogs today!" she said with a straight face. I can't believe they allow such misguided reports on the public airwaves!"
'Mental note, never ask this guy about weather' Chris thought.
Grey calmed down and said"But at any rate, this is a splendid manor. I was give a guidemap to this building. Here, Mr. Wright. I have a copy for you too" he handed over a guidemap to the older attorney.
"What are you going to do once the nurse's spirit has been called?" Chris asked.
Grey snorted"Isn't it obvious? I'm going to have that nurse write a signed confession."
Phoenix was puzzled"A signed confession?"
Grey nodded"Yes. Pay attention! I'll have her write this: "One year ago, on May 2nd, 14 patients died due to my negligence. And then, on May 24th, I fell asleep at the wheel and died in a car accident due to my further negligence. I'm sorry and I apologize for being negligent." That's what I'll have her write! With a confession, the rain falling on my soul can finally stop."
Phoenix sweat dropped"O-Oh, I see... So, how did you hear about Maya Fey...?"
"I heard about her from an acquaintance; a girl studying the occult at the college. That girl introduced me to this village. This is the home of the Kurain School of Channeling" Dr. Grey replied.
Phoenix was curious"The home, huh...?"
"And Ms. Maya is a daughter of the "Master", I hear" The doctor added.
"Master...?" Chris asked.
Grey ignored him"Anyway, do you see that door? That's the room where people and spirits meet. Ms. Maya's aunt is in there at the moment. Would you care to meet her?"
"Sure" Phoenix and Chris went into the meditation room.
An older woman with dark hair greeted them"Good sir! Who might the two of you?"
Phoenix was taken aback"Aaah! I-I'm, uh, my name is Phoenix Wright.. And this is Chris, my nephew."
"Oh... You must be that good sir..." The woman glanced at the blue-clad attorney. Mystic Maya has told me much about you. I am Mystic Maya's aunt, Morgan Fey."
Phoenix nodded"N-Nice to meet you."
Morgan smiled pleasantly, although Chris couldn't help but get a bit of a weird vibe about her"I had wanted to speak with you about a certain incident, good sir. It would seem that perhaps you ask too much of Mystic Maya in performing your duties. Most unbecoming."
Phoenix was confused"Huh?"
Morgan was amused"Don't tell me you have forgotten? That was it not for Mystic Maya and her assistance, you would surly not have won your cases... Ah, but The past is the past though. Let's us speak of the present now."
"Ah, thank you.." Phoenix said, relieved.
"Oh, yes" Morgan continued"I wonder if you have yet to meet Pearl."
"Pearl?" Phoenix asked.
"Maya's cousin, right?" Chris asked.
Morgan nodded, ignoring Chris' negligence to use Maya's formal title"She is an adorable, angelic young girl."
Phoenix frowned"Oh, that odd..."
"She is my daughter. Now then, what was it you were about to say...?" The woman asked.
Phoenix flushed"Wh-What a cute daughter you have... Ahaha..." Chris kept his mouth shut.
Morgan acted as though unfazed by the comment"A pure heart that knows not of the evils in this world is a powerful thing, good sir. Please refrain from affiliating with her, I request."
Phoenix nodded, but it wasn't like he and Chris had the chance to.
"I must insist that you not let it occur" Morgan stated.
"Okay, okay, I get it!" Phoenix gulped.
Chris felt more than a bit creeped out by Morgan and left the room. Phoenix followed him, a bit concerned.
"Is something wrong?" Phoenix asked his nephew.
"I just felt uncomfortable around her, Maya's aunt seems nice enough, but I have a bad feeling about this..." Chris trailed off. He wasn't psychic, but he was somewhat good at reading people. His father worked for Interpol and had taught him a few tricks of his trade, after all.
Before Phoenix could reply, a voice called"Hey! You! Hold on! This gal's got a few questions to ask!"
Chris and his uncle turned to see a bushy-red haired woman"Oh, well I'll be! It's Mr. Phoenix Wright! How ya been!? Haven't seen you in, what, a year!?"
"You know her, uncle?" Chris asked.
"Yeah" Phoenix nodded and turned to address the red-haired photographer"Lotta Hart, correct?"
Lotta smiled"Yep. I'm the one and only "paranormal photographer," Lotta Hart!"
Phoenix nodded"So I assume you're still at it? Being a photographer, I mean."
Lotta grinned"Of course! And today, I'm getting myself a real scoop! You wait and see. And this other guy is?" She glanced at Chris.
"I'm Christopher Wright, nice to meet you. You were involved in that case where Uncle Nick took down legendary Prosecutor Manfred Von Karma, right?" Chris smiled.
"Yeah, it was quite exciting" Lotta nodded, then paused for a moment and said"Oh, that's right! This ain't no time to be lollygagging around! The channeling's about to get started!"
Phoenix was surprised"Is it that time already!?"
Lotta nodded"We all should hurry up and get to the Meditation Room. ...What are you waiting around for!? Come on!"
The three headed back into Fey Manor and went to the meditation room. Morgan greeted them"Right on time. We will now begin the channeling. Mystic Maya and honored guests, please proceed into the Channeling Chamber."
Grey nodded"With this, I can finally swat all those pesky flies, once and for all! You hear me!? They won't be able to say a single bad thing about me after this! You would love to hear them apologize for their slandering, wouldn't you? Wouldn't you, Mr. Wright!?"
Phoenix nodded"Oh, uh, yeah, I sure would."
"Same here" said Chris.
Morgan addressed her niece"Do you have the Channeling Chamber key, Mystic Maya?"
Maya nodded"Yup, right here."
Morgan nodded"That key is one-of-a-kind, so please take care of it well."
"It'll be fine, Aunt Morgan. I won't lose it, trust me! OK, Dr. Grey. Let's get started" said Maya, heading in.
Grey nodded"Let's go!" The two entered the room and Maya locked it behind them.
Morgan turned to her other guests"Let us wait patiently out here for them. Please have some lovely bitter green tea and jaw-droppingly large strawberry desserts..."
"Sounds great" Chris smiled awkwardly, his bad feeling had still not disappeared, but he could not bring this up, now.
"Hold on, now, granny!" barked Lotta.
Morgan scowled at her"Granny?"
"How come we ain't allowed in that room!?" The photographer demanded.
Morgan was appalled by that attitude"You have an "impressive" grasp of English, madam. From where did you learn it?"
Lotta was even more peeved"What!? I'm from the heart of the heartland!"
Morgan shook her head in annoyance"Is that so? Then I humbly request that you return to this "Heart of the Heartland. This is Kurain Village. If you cannot follow our rules, we request that you leave!"
Lotta sweatdropped"Sorry."
'Way to shut her up' Chris thought, mildly impressed. He just hoped he hadn't jinxed himself and everyone else present with the bad feeling he still had. After a moment's silence, a gunshot was heard in the room ahead.
"What that?" Chris gasped.
"A gunshot, I heard that before" Lotta remarked.
"What?" Morgan looked shocked.
Chris frowned"The door is locked, right? I'm going in anyway. Never thought I'd have to use the martial arts my dad taught me for this."
"We should go together, Chris. Miss Morgan Fay, you can send the repair bill to the Wright and Co. Law Offices, later" Phoenix stated, the two attorneys rushing to break the door down and check on Maya and Dr. Grey.
"What a couple of real men, you two are" Lotta commented.
Phoenix and Chris rushed into the room upon breaking down the door to see the doctor dying.
"Dr. Grey!" Chris gasped.
"...I... ...I was... murdered..." said a voice.
Phoenix turned to the source"M-Maya?"
The woman gasped"That man... ...murdered me... ...so I killed... him..."
"Wh-What!?" Phoenix gasped.
Lotta grinned and took a picture"Times like this are perfect for snapping up shots! But what's going on here!? This gal... Is she... ...Maya!?"
Morgan came in"Please leave this area to me. Go quickly and inform the police! Hurry!"
Lotta nodded"Let's go, City Boys! Leave this to the granny!"
The three rushed outside, Phoenix tried using his cell phone, only to see that it did not work all the way out here.
"I got this" Chris rushed to the phone booth to call the police, Phoenix and Lotta stood where they were anxiously.
"Uncle, I think there might be more to this" Chris suggested as they waited.
Phoenix scratched his chin"Maybe, but we don't know for sure."
A few minutes later, a certain detective with a green jacket and a bandage on his cheek approached them"The police are here."
"Detective Gumsyoe, right?" Lotta addressed him.
"My name is Gumeshoe, pal. I just was looking into some stuff going on elsewhere when I got the call, let's go check things out" The detective said.
"Right" The group rushed back into the meditation chamber. Maya and her aunt were still there.
"What... happened?" Maya groaned, almost dazed.
"It was a murder" Morgan said to the detective, showing him the body of Doctor Grey.
Chris nodded"Right, so what now?"
"She's the only one in the room besides us, so I'm afraid I'll have to take her in, pal" said Gumeshoe.
Chris could only look helplessly as Maya was promptly arrested and escorted out of the manor. He looked at Lotta and Phoenix, wondering what they thought, but they just stood there.
"Chris" Phoenix addressed his nephew"I need to do some investigating, if Maya's innocent, someone else must be the killer, but I don't know who, nor do I see how."
"Can I help?" Chris asked.
Phoenix shook his head"I'll need you to hold the fort back at the law office, I don't want you getting into trouble on my and Maya's account. If any clients call while I'm absent, it'll be up to you to help them. However, whenever you have free time and I'm in the middle of a trial, you can come watch if you want. I know this is a big responsibility, but I think you can handle it."
"Thanks, Uncle" Chris smiled"You can count on me." He hoped that Maya will be okay, but he trusted his uncle to prove her innocence if it turned out that she was framed again.
Phoenix nodded"Even If I'm not there when you win your first case, I promise that I'll see it on the newspapers, anyway."
Chris nodded with a small smile before departing back to the office. He had hoped that his uncle would be there for him when he defended in his first official trial, but it couldn't be helped.
Well, this was a long prologue, I hope it was enjoyable, I only plan on following part of Reunion and Turnabout, but maybe I'll have Chris pop in during the last trial segment, we'll see.