Author's note: Welcome readers! This was a story idea I came up with after discovering the lack of two certain cravat-wearing, and whip-wielding prosecutors in Apollo Justice. I do hope you enjoy!

Pairings: KlavierxOC(Crystal), FranzyXEdgey

Summary: Franziska finds herself in the defendant's chair when she's falsely accused of murder. Apollo ends up taking her case promises to get her found "not guilty". Even so, Franziska finds it hard to trust the young attorney. The only other possible suspect is one Crystal Lennox, a waitress who seems to have some sort of connection to the Gavins, yet Crystal staunchly defends her innocence. Throw in a few contradictions and an apparent lack of witnesses and we have ourselves a turnabout!

Setting: after Phoenix loses his badge but before case 4-1

March 22nd

Tenby Rose Diner

Crystal, tiredly stood in the diner where she worked, drying dishes. They hadn't been open very long today and they were hardly busy. She pushed a loose strand of her long maroon hair back into place. She was running late and didn't really have time to fix it so she just threw on a flower speckled headband. Quietly she hummed to herself a little tune that seemed to express exactly how she was feeling; namely "Take it Easy" by the Eagles

Crystal loved oldies rock music, pop too, But mostly classic rock. She had posters for all her favorite bands. Many of which are hard to find now that the bands themselves are getting older. Rock was just her favourite genre in general. Being an introvert like she was she liked to escape reality by listening to music. It always made her relax, helped her cope.

Her job at the diner was waitressing. She would smile and take people's orders. She was genuinely nice and friendly but she wasn't one for small talk. You could contribute that fact to her slight nervousness, or maybe that's just how she worked. To the rest of the world Crystal Lennox was a mystery, and she liked it that way.

The regulars to the diner (which was named 'The Tenby Rose') noted that they don't know much about Crystal and she never seemed to interested in them. Friendly yes, but she had her secrets. It continued on in this manner until today. Today she met a customer that she never expected to meet.

So while she stood there humming and drying, she heard the doorbell ring. In stepped a tall man with platinum blonde hair. She recognized him right away-Klavier Gavin, leader of the famous rock band the Gavinners!

He was no Sting or Billy Idol, (if that were the case Crystal might just have fainted!) but he was quite popular and good-looking too. Crystal didn't know every single song of his songs, but she got excited none the less. A real star, in her diner!

There was just one thing to do and one thing only: go take his order! (Before one of the other waitress' did!)

She put away the glass she was drying, not even bothering to see if it was still wet by any chance, and rushed over to take Klavier's order. He'd probably act like a jerk, like all stars, but she didn't care. She didn't meet celebrities every day.

"Um... Good day. What can I get started for you?"

"Good day Fraülin." He said back with a smile, which took crystal by surprise. Weren't stars supposed to have big egos? You know, not care about the little people?

He continued, "Do mind if I ask your name?"

His voice was oddly gentle, kind of soothing perhaps. Crystal seemed a little less intimidated then. Klavier seemed like genuinely nice person, and she liked that.

"Oh. Sorry I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Crystal and I'll be your server today."

"Fraülin Crystal? What beautiful name for a beautiful girl."

Crystal felt a little colour rising to her cheeks. She knew in her head that he gave these same sort of lines to every woman he met. It didn't stop her from reveling in it though. She wasn't flattered like that on a daily basis after all.

"Um... T-thanks... Just let me know if there's anything I can get you."

"How about we start off with some coffee, ja?"

"Sure thing." Crystal quickly jotted down Klavier's order into her notepad, "I'll bring that right out for you."

She turned but smiled as Klavier watched her go. She was usually a calm, collected person but right now it was a challenge to stay that way. Klavier was a gentleman and kind one at that. True, it could all be an act, but it could also be genuine. Crystal was more inclined to believe the latter.

He had given her a warm smile, and called her 'Fraülin Crystal". A natural born loner, Crystal wasn't used to this sort of flattery or praise. Or in all honesty, anyone showing an interest in her was something new. Ever since she had to take on this waitressing job to help pay her bills she's hardly been social at all.

'Lets just hope I don't blow this!' She thought as she walked back over to Klavier's table. He was sitting back in his chair. He was clearly very relaxed and simply sat staring at the decorations on the diner walls.

"Here's your coffee Mr. Gavin." Crystal said politely as she set the mug down on the table.

"Hey you know my name. I take you must be a Gavinners fan!" He commented.

"Well yeah... I mean you are a pretty popular musician...and all." Crystal said.

"You have good taste." He smirked. It was then he caught sight of the button Crystal wore on her shirt, and smiled, "Ah, that's a Stevie Nicks concert button you've got there isn't it? Now I definitely know you have good taste."

"Yeah. She came her to do a concert a few years ago, I saved up for a ticket and went. She put on a really great show! I would do it again in a heart beat!...Um, but I'm sure you guys put on a good show too."

Klavier gave a small laugh, "of course. Maybe you should come see one of ours sometime."

"I would love to! but I wouldn't be able to afford it... I had to save up quite a lot just be able to go this last one."

There was a pause, it seemed to get more awkward as it dragged on until Crystal suddenly broke it by nervously saying, "Well, I'd better head back to the kitchen and see if they need some help... Um... I'll be back."

Klavier didn't say anything, he wanted to but Crystal had run off to quickly. As she walked away he took a drink of his coffee and would sit and wait to see her come by again. He had to tell her something that might just make her day.

A few minutes later, such an occasion arrived. Crystal came back over to the table, to check-upon him, as all waitresses are required to do.

"So, um... How's everything going ?" She spoke with a bit more nervousness in her voice. Her running away so fast last time had made her embarrassed. She tried to play it off cool though, to keep up appearances. The prospect of having the famous Klavier Gavin think of her as 'weird' kept looming over her. She couldn't let it come true.

"Everything is great." He said, "especially the service."

"Thanks." Crystal added, "would you like to order anything else?"

"Ja. Put in an order for two of tiramisu, It's your special right?"

"Yeah it is, and two of them huh?" Crystal quickly jotted it down in her notebook, "you must be really hungry! Alright, I'll have them out for you."

Crystal then turned to head back to the kitchen but she was stopped upon hearing Klavier call out, "Fraülin wait."

She stopped and turned to face him, "hmm...?"

"One's for you. You wouldn't mind joining me for a piece of cake would you?" He asked with a genuine smile, "You don't look too busy and I could use the company."

"Me?" Crystal replied, the request came as a total shock. Hardly anyone ever paid her much attention but now a celebrity wanted to buy her cake and spend time with her? This was the chance of a lifetime! There could only ever be one answer: "Sure I guess so. We're not real busy so I'm sure the other waitresses could cover for a few minutes."

"Good to hear." Klavier said.

"Uh, just let me go drop off the order, ok?"

Within in a few minutes Crystal returned with two plates of cake. She put one plate down in front of Klavier and the other in front her own spot across from him. She was a bit nervous as she to took her first bite. She'd actually the Tenby Rose's Tiramisu a thousand times but never in front of a celebrity before.

"I know what your thinking." Klavier said, breaking the ever-growing silence, "Why in the world did I ask you to join? I mean, you're just a waitress right... What could I possible want with you?"

"Um... A little y-yeah.." Crystal added sheepishly. It was true though, she did wonder why Klavier bothered to ask her to eat with him. She then added sadly, "I'm sure you ask ever pretty girl to join you..."

"I don't actually." He replied, "most 'pretty' girls are just airheads anyway. You seem nice and intriguing, I wanted to talk to you a little more... And not just about your menu."

"R-really? Well uh, this is a first." Crystal said. She hadn't been expecting the response she got. Klavier just wanted to talk to her more? No one had ever taken such an interest in her before. Where's the catch?

He continued, "So then Fraülin Crystal, what got you interested in waitressing anyway?"

"Oh that." Crystal tone then changed. He had to ask about that didn't he! Not wishing to reveal too much of her past, she vaguely answered with: "It just pays the bills. I had been studying in school but due to... Unforeseen circumstances... I had to leave. That's when I took up the job here. "

"Interesting. I was just curious and it looks my suspicions were right, you're just barely getting by aren't you?"

Crystal kept her head down, but nodded, "I wish it didn't have to be that way..." She said softly.

"Well, allow me to help out a bit is that alright?"

"Huh?" Suddenly Crystal jolted up as Klavier's response startled her, "W-what do you mean?"

"You said you wanted to see one of your concerts right? I've got an extra ticket for you, if you want it of course." He then pulled it out of his pocket to prove to her he wasn't lying, " And I'll make sure to leave a big tip."

"You... Would do that for me?" Crystal asked, she was still a bit startled-no one had ever been this nice to her before! "But we've barely even met!"

"That doesn't stop me from helping a Fraülin in need." He smiled. He then proffered her the ticket, "Go on, it's for you after all."

Crystal took the ticket graciously. She couldn't believe the luck she was having! "T-thank you..." She said still a bit in shock but she was coming to realise this was indeed reality.

"You're very welcome." He replied, "If don't mind me asking, what were studying to become before waitressing?"

"Oh! Well I, um... It's not really that important." Her voice grew quieter as she spoke; a habit she picked up whenever she was nervous.

"If you don't want to talk about it I understand." Klavier said, "I for one, I studied law, and became a prosecutor."

"Prosecutor? But... I thought you were singer!"

Klavier laughed, "ja, that too. But being a lawyer is more important to me than my music career. My band's more of a hobby you might say."

"Oh I see. Well I-"

Suddenly Crystal was interrupted when a shout came for her from one of the other waitresses.

"Crystal! You're supposed to working, c'mon!"

"Coming Felicity!" She called back, "Sorry Mr. Gavin but I have to be getting back to work. Thank you very much for the concert ticket... Oh! And the cake."

"You're very welcome. But just call me Klavier ok?"

"Ok then... Klavier!" Crystal said, "I guess I'll see you later...maybe."

"Ja. See ya."

And after that Crystal went back to her work. She didn't talk much about her past which left Klavier intrigued. He would definitely have to see this girl again that was for sure. She wasn't like the others he'd met, only ever caring about his fame. Nor did she flip out after meeting 'the famous Klavier Gavin" she was her normal genuine self.

That's why Klavier left her a tip of $200, he had more than enough money for expenses after all. Before walking out the door, he turned to see Crystal's look of sweet surprise upon finding his gift.

He wasn't going to let her say thank you-not yet. It was the only way he knew he'd see her again.

Hello! Berengaria here! Thanks for reading, polite reviews are always appriated :)

Coming up next chapter: Crystal meets Klavier again, and Franziska pays a visit to the Tenby Rose.