English Turnabout
Chapter 1: London Town
London, England
9:30 pm, Baker Street
Flora Layton was walking home from her friend's house after a night of studying. As she was walking down the dark Baker Street, she heard a commotion from a nearby alleyway. Rushing to see what was going on, she saw a shadowy figure pull out a knife and stab a man in the chest, multiple times, the figure turned to Flora and flicked blood over to her, covering her in small droplets. The figure ran off, and Flora ran to injured man.
"It's ok sir. I'll call for help." Flora said, pulling out her cellphone. As she was about to call, she noticed the knife that the killer dropped, she was studying it as she picked it up, she then heard the sound of police sirens, "Oh. I didn't, but good thing they're here."
Inspector Chelmy walked out of the police car with Officer Barton. Chelmy saw the body, the knife, and the blood covered Flora. He gave a heavy sigh and turned to Barton, "Barton, cuff her." Chelmy ordered. Th small officer nodded, placing the handcuffs of Flora.
"W-what! Why?!" Flora asked as she was being cuffed.
"I'm sorry to say this, but Flora Layton. You are under arrest for the murder of Vincent Valentine. Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand?" Chelmy asked, reading Flora her Miranda Rights. Flora, in tears as she is being arrested nodded. Chelmy put a hand on her shoulder, "I'm sorry Flora. You're a good kid, but the law is the law."
Layton household
10:00 pm
Professor Layton was sitting at his desk, studying a new fossil that he had found. Behind him was his young apprentice, Luke Triton and Layton's fiancé and master of puzzles, Ridelle Mystere. The two were playing a nice game of chess. It was then the phone rang, "I'll get it." Ridelle called out, picking up the phone.
"Hershel Layton residence. Ridelle Mystere speaking." Ridelle told the person on the other side of the phone. Her eyes then grew wide and dropped the phone. That caught The Professor's attention.
"Ridelle, what's the matter." The Professor asked in worry.
"Tell us Ridelle!" Asked a just as worried Luke.
"I-it's Flora... She's been arrested... For murder." She told the two gentlemen. Layton was shocked, as Ridelle fell into his arms and began to sob.
"There there my dear. I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding." The Professor reassured her. In side, he was freaking out. His little girl had just been arrested for murder. He knew she was innocent, but he had to be sure. It was quite the Puzzle.
U.S. Airline
10:00 pm
On an airplane that was flying over London, a certain spikey haired Ace Attorney was in a deep sleep. Phoenix Wright was in another exchange from the Legal League of Attorneys. Next to him was his ten year old daughter and master magician, Trucy Wright. She was agitated because Phoenix told her she had to wear a uniform that resembled his own blue suit, except she wore a blue skirt. Although he did allow her to keep the top hat.
"Daddy, are we there yet?" Trucy asked in impatience. All Phoenix did was snore in response. Trucy got a devilish grin and pulled on his sleeping mask and mouth cover, snapping them to his face.
"Gah!" Phoenix yelped, now fully awake. He turned to his little girl, "Trucy, get some sleep. We're almost to the airport." Phoenix told Trucy. Trucy huffed in annoyance.
"Come on Nick. Don't be such a meanie." Yawned Maya. Phoenix glared at the spirit medium before turning back to Trucy.
"Look out the window... I think we're here!" Phoenix said with excitement. Trucy looked over Pearl and Maya to see the London Eye. A big Ferris Wheel that reached over the entire city. Trucy was mesmerized by the sights of the town and couldn't wait to see the place in person. Eventually the plane landed and the four were in a taxi on their way to the hotel that they were set up at. Pearl was looking out the window of the taxi, kneeling on Maya's lap. "Wow." The tiny medium in training exclaimed, "This town is so big. What are we gonna do first?" Pearl asked, turning to Maya.
"We're gonna check out the best Fish n Chip shop in London! Right Nick?" Maya said to the girls, then turned to Phoenix. Phoenix could feel the money in his wallet disappear, but reluctantly smiled and nodded. "Great!" Maya shouted as the two girls cheered.
'This is gonna be a long month.' Phoenix thought to himself, 'But as long as the girls are happy, I guess I can't complain. I wonder what my first case will be tomorrow? Probably petty theft, like with Espella.' He continued to think to himself. Little did Phoenix know the adventure that was about to unfold.
Allow me to show you my puzzle solving skills. This is a story that I haven't seen in the "Professor Layton + Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" crossover section, a big grand epic story that involves puzzles, court trials, and investigations. I purposely made Trucy a bit younger than she was in Dual Destinies for two reasons; 1. I haven't played Duel Destinies and 2. I'm the writer and I can do that! Mwahahahahahha! I have the power! (He-Man) Anyways, I hope you enjoyed! This one wasn't edited by Splattifying Agent 2, but still gonna push their work because goddamn them stories are some good reads.
