Title: Turnabout Bands

Summary: Another concert, another incident. Two shots fired. One injured… the other, dead. What are the events that transpired? What is… the truth…?

Disclaimer: Ace Attorney series belongs to Capcom

Pairings: KlavierApollo; slight EdgeworthPhoenix

Warnings: OoC-ness; AU; Slight language

" Thank you! Auf Wiedersehen, baby!"

It was… only a simple concert.

" We love you!"

Of course… with him, it's always not simple.

" Arghhhhhhhh!"

…And so, something happened.

" Herr Forehead!"

Something… that made me went for a ride on the emotional roller coaster.

" Arhhhhhhhhh!"

Turnabout Bands

Prologue

Apollo groaned.

There were various sounds all around him – people were yelling and running around. Orders were barked out and questions were asked repeatedly.

" Quick! Call the ambulance!"

" Hey! Get back-up from the precinct, pronto!"

Apollo blinked his eyes and tried to get up.

" Polly! Are you alright?"

The defense attorney could feel a heavy weight on him, not to mention something warm.

' Nngh… What… What just happened…? Wait… K-Klavier…!'

He turned his head to the side and gasped.

" Klaiver!"

The maroon-clad rock-star lay on top of him, almost as if he was protecting Apollo – which Apollo thought it was probably true. Blood flowed from a bullet wound in his shoulders. His eyes were closed tight, his lips bit in an effort to hide his pain.

" A-Are… you alright...?"

Apollo nodded numbly. Acting purely on instincts, Apollo helped Klavier to sit up, resting Klavier's head against his own shoulders.

" I'm… glad…"

" Klavier… Don't talk, please…" Apollo choked out, unable to hold back his tears. He held the man close, afraid to let him go.

" Paramedics are here! And police back-up too!"

It took Apollo everything not to cry. He clenched his fists tight and watched silently as the paramedics laid Klavier on a stretcher and left in an ambulance. Apollo stood there in a trance, staring into the space in front of him. It only until someone shook him gently did Apollo snap out of his trance.

" Mr… Wright…?"

" Come on. Edgeworth is giving us a ride to the hospital." Phoenix said softly. " Ema and Detective Gumshoe will take care of things here."

Phoenix led Apollo and Trucy to the underground parking lot. Edgeworth had a grim look on his face as he leaned against his car. As the footsteps got louder, Edgeworth looked up and saw Phoenix walking over with a crying Trucy and a numb-looking Apollo. The two childhood friends exchanged a nod, and all four piled into the sports car. Wordlessly, Edgeworth started the car and moved off.

The trip to the hospital was quiet, except for the soft conversation of the two childhood friends and the crying of the young magician.

October 15, 11.43p.m.

General Hospital

Accident and Emergency Centre

While Phoenix kept on eye on Apollo and Trucy, Edgeworth headed over to the reception to get more information.

" He's already undergoing treatment." Edgeworth said.

" Where is he?" Apollo asked quickly.

" Down the hallway." Edgeworth replied.

" Let's go then." Phoenix said.

The group sat in front of the room. Apollo's sight was constantly on the door, eyes filled with concern and worry. Phoenix glanced over to Apollo and Trucy, letting out a soft sigh. Edgeworth gave his shoulders a light squeeze in reassurance at times.

It took a while before the doctor came out.

" Are you the relative of Mr. Klavier Gavin?" The doctor asked.

" …His only blood-related family isn't… available. I'm living with him." Apollo spoke up.

" Ah… I presume you're Mr. Apollo Justice then?"

Apollo nodded. " Please, doctor… How is he?"

" Mr. Gavin is currently undergoing operation to remove the bullet in his shoulders. The bullet had gone in deep, but thankfully didn't cause much damage. In fact, Mr. Gavin was rather lucky. The bullet would have dislodged his shoulders if it was a little more to the side." The doctor said. " …Mr. Justice, right? Mr. Gavin was rather insistent on seeing you before the operation. Would you mind following me in?"

Apollo blinked and turned back. Phoenix nodded.

" To be honest, I shouldn't even grant this request. But Mr. Gavin was really insistent and wouldn't give in. Furthermore, he was able to maintain consciousness. However, I must ask that you make it quick." The doctor explained.

" Alright. Thank you, Doctor." Apollo said, walking after the doctor.

The doctor motioned for the others to leave the room. Apollo stood near the door, watching the frail-looking figure on the operating table silently.

" …A… pollo…?"

" I'm here." Apollo walked over.

Klavier cracked an eye open and smiled weakly. " I'm gonna… be alright… Ja?"

" …How many times do I have to tell you not to pull random stunts like that…?" Apollo scolded softly. He reached out to hold Klavier's hand. " You really 'took my life away' this time."

Klavier gave an estranged chuckle. " …Don't worry, ja? I promise you I'll be alright…" Klavier murmured. " And you know I never break a promise." Klavier said. Apollo nodded. " I know you'll find out who this this, ja?"

" I… don't know…" Apollo muttered.

" Of course you can. You're Apollo Justice, ja? You're the one who whole-heartedly looked for and accepted the truth, despite how hurtful it is. But more importantly… You're the one who made me fall in love, remember?" Klavier said.

Apollo blushed. " There you go again… You always sweet-talk me when you want something."

" Ahh, but it works." Klavier managed a wink.

" Ich liebe dich, Klavier... Don't forget your promise." Apollo said, leaning down to brush his lips against the other's. He gave Klavier's hand another loving squeeze before walking out. He passed the doctor on the way. " …Please, save him."

" I will." The doctor nodded.

Outside, Apollo heard a familiar voice. He made a decision then.

" We got the place swarming with police. We also secured a suspect, according to witness testimony. We're still questioning the people too. Detecting Skye is working the crime scene, sir!"

" Excellent work, Detective. You can look forward to your next salary review." Edgeworth replied.

" Are you heading there now, Mr. Edgeworth?" Gumshoe asked.

" Yes. Right after I send Wright home." Edgeworth replied.

" I'm going there too, Miles." Phoenix protested.

" Wright. You need to let your daughter rest. And Mr. Justice, you're not allowed there until tomorrow as well. With all these happening, you too need the rest. I'll make sure that I'll update you tomorrow." Edgeworth said.

" …Alright." Apollo sighed in defeat. It was no use fighting against the glare that the prosecutor sent him. " Could you drive me to Klavier's house?"

" Of course. But I'll need directions." Edgeworth nodded. " Detective. Head back to the crime scene and help Detective Skye." The prosecutor ordered.

" Yes, sir!" Gumshoe gave a salute before running off.

" …Well then, shall we go?" Edgeworth asked.

Apollo turned back to glance at the operating room once more.

' Just wait, Klavier. I'll find out who did this, I promise. He won't get away… not on my watch. Justice won't leave until justice is served.'

A/N: Another story that I wrote a long time ago that I decided to brush up and post. Thanks for reading~