Title: A Familiar Turnabout
Author: MuhammadGamingS
Rating: T
Genre: Mystery & Crime
Summary: A case with familiar Defense Attorneys, Defense Assistants, Prosecutor, Detective, Defendant, Judge, and Witness. But a completely different setting, story, and order of events. How will these familiar faces solve this case.
Phoenix Wright sighed as he sat at his desk at the Wright Anything Agency. It had been a few months since his eventful trip in Khura'in. It was late at night. Trucy Wright was asleep. Athena Cykes was at her apartment, asleep. Maya Fey was asleep. Phoenix thought about Apollo. The kid was probably wide awake due to being away in Khura'in. The time zones made the difference. Even if Apollo was still in the states then he probably would still be awake, practicing his chords of steel. Phoenix was undoubtedly tired. Phoenix decided it was time to sleep.
—-
November 22, 7:40 A.M.
Wright Residence - Phoenix's Room
"Wake up daddy",said Trucy.
"Oh",said Phoenix,"Morning Truce."
"Morning daddy",said Trucy,"I cooked breakfast."
"Thanks Truce",said Phoenix,"I'll freshen up and be right down."
"All right",said Trucy.
—
November 22, 7:00 P.M.
Wright Anything Agency
"Nick",said Maya,"weren't we supposed to go to Mr. Edgeworth's party today."
"You mean a",said Phoenix, switching to a very formal, Edgeworth-like personality,"a celebration of what you are grateful for." Maya laughed.
"Perfect impression",said Maya, through her laughs,"also the answer to my question is yes correct?"
"Yes Maya",said Phoenix,"at 11:30 A.M it starts."
"Where is it",Questioned Maya.
"Edgeworth got reservations at a very fancy middle eastern restaurant",said Phoenix
"Well",said Maya,"let's get going."
"Alright",said Phoenix.
"Hey Nick",said Maya,"I bet Edgeworth will call it what you called it."
"How Much",Questioned Phoenix.
"5 bucks",responded Maya, smirking.
"You're on",said Phoenix, smirking as well.
—
November 22, 7:25 P.M.
Mih'dal eastarn Cuisine
"Wright",said Edgeworth,"how are you."
"Ah",said Trucy,"Uncle Edgeworth."
"So Edgeworth",said Phoenix,"is this your Thanksgiving party."
"Wright",said Edgeworth,"this a celebration for what we feel gratitude towards."
"Pay up",yelled Maya.
"No",said Phoenix,"he didn't say the exact words."
"So what Nick",said Maya,"close enough."
"OBJECTION",yelled Phoenix, causing Maya to jump,"you said,'I bet Edgeworth will call it what you called it."
"Nick so what",said Maya,"close enough."
"Ugggh",groaned Phoenix,"fine." Phoenix placed a 5 dollar bill in Maya's hand.
"Also",said Maya,"you don't need to constantly act as though you are in the courtroom." Phoenix just groaned again. Phoenix, Maya, and Trucy found a table among the many in the room that Edgeworth reserved for his party. Maya looked around.
"Hey",said Maya,"is that... Ms. Von Karma?!" Phoenix looked over. Sure enough, standing there was Franziska Von Karma. Franziska turned to see Maya and Phoenix looking at her. Franziska walked over.
"Maya Fey, Phoenix Wright",said Von Karma.
"Ms. Von Karma!",Exclaimed Maya,"it's been ages."
"Yes it has Ms. Fey and please call me Franziska",said Von Karma.
"Then you call me Maya",said Maya.
"Mr. Phoenix Wright",said Franziska,"You are such a Foolish Fool."
"Why did I not expect that",Phoenix thought.
"You got disbarred",yelled Franziska,"you took away my chance to finally defeat you in court, and see you crumble up in pain."
"Well Ms. Von Karma",said Phoenix, smirking"I have my lawyer's badge back so if you want to take a stab at beating me you can." Maya smacked Phoenix.
"Oww",said Phoenix.
"Thank you Maya Fey",said Franziska,"That was quite necessary."
"Hey",said Phoenix,"what is Edgeworth doing?"
"My little brother is challenging anybody to a game of chess",said Franziska,"as of now, no one has defeated him."
"Have you challenged him",questioned Maya.
"If he beats everyone in line to face him",said Franziska,"I will face him."
"Are you good at chess",asked Maya.
"Oh yes",said Franziska,"I learned from Miles."
"Really",said Phoenix,"I thought the one who would have taught you would be Manfred Von Karma."
"No",said Franziska,"Miles never lost a game of chess to papa."
"Really?",said Maya,"that's quite some skill."
"I kinda want to watch some chess",said Phoenix.
"Man Nick, you really are an old man",said Maya, smiling.
"Chess is still a game",said Phoenix,"I mean I still play poker."
"Yes",said Maya,"poker is the only part of you that isn't completely old and boring."
"Hey",said Phoenix,"what about my generous wallet."
"If you want to watch chess than come already",Franziska complained. Phoenix, Maya, and Trucy went to watch the game of chess at the large table. Edgeworth was facing a nerd guy. His name was Vick Thum.
"You may move first",said Edgeworth. Vick moved the pawn directly in front of his queen. They went back and forth for 5 turns. Then Edgeworth proclaimed loudly...
"CHECKMATE",he yelled as if he was in the courtroom. Vick freaked out.
"I will face you Mr. Edgeworth",said ?. The man walked out and sat down. Everyone was incredibly surprised. There stood a specific detective wearing a green trench coat.
"Gumshoe",Exclaimed Phoenix.
"Scruffy",yelled out Franziska.
"Detective Gumshoe",yelled out a surprised Maya.
"Ah",said Edgeworth,"Very well Gumshoe, let us face off in chess." Gumshoe took first move. Edgeworth went. Gumshoe made another move. Edgeworth made another move.
"Checkmate",said Edgeworth, calmly.
"What",Gumshoe yelled out.
"Nick",said Maya,"I'll be right back."
"What",said Phoenix,"Why."
"Pearly just texted me",said Maya,"she said she is outside and needs an adult from inside to get in."
"Ok",said Phoenix,"just get back quickly." Maya walked off. Franziska Von Karma sat down across from Edgeworth.
"Ms. Von Karma",said Gumshoe,"you have to beat him."
"Don't worry Scruffy",said Franziska,"I learned from the best."
"Oh",said Gumshoe,"you learned from Manfred Von Karma."
"No",said Franziska,"I learned from my little brother."
"MR. EDGEWORTH TAUGHT YOU",yelled Gumshoe, shocked.
"He was the only one who ever defeated my father at chess",said Franziska,"He was a legend at chess, my father believe Miles was a formidable opponent in chess for that purpose." Franziska than took first move. Edgeworth took another move. Franziska took next move. Edgeworth moved again. Franziska than put herself in the perfect position to escape Edgeworth's trap. The game went back and forth awhile. Suddenly, a loud scream was heard from the hallway followed by a gunshot.
"Oh No",said Edgeworth, his eyes widened. Franziska, Phoenix, Gumshoe, and Edgeworth all ran to the hallway. They saw a man lying on the floor, dead. They recognized him as one of Edgeworth's previous competitors, Vick Tum.
"I'll get police",said Gumshoe. There in the corner, holding a pistol, unconscious was Maya Fey. She was covered in blood. But it wasn't her blood. Phoenix's eyes widened.
"Maayaaaaa",yelled Phoenix, incredibly loudly. He ran over. But just then, the police barged in.
"Crime scene secured",yelled the police,"away from her."
"Wright",said Edgeworth,"let's go wait in the other room.
—
November 22, 8:30 P.M.
Mih'dal Eastarn Cuisine - Dining Area
"Wright",said Edgeworth,"I will be prosecuting this case."
"What!",Exclaimed Phoenix.
"Yes",said Edgeworth,"It happened right under my thumb, so I desire to know who committed the vile act."
"Sir",said Gumshoe,"the police have a suspect in custody."
"Who is it",Questioned Phoenix. Gumshoe pulled out a paper.
"Ms. Maya Fey",said Gumshoe.
"Whaaaaaaat",yelled Phoenix.
"Ah",said Edgeworth,"I take it you will be the defense."
"Yes Edgeworth",said Phoenix.
"We also have a witness who has a photo for us and an eye witness",said Gumshoe.
"Wait",said Phoenix,"they have a photo."
"Oh yes I do",said ?, in a very southern accent.
"(That Voice)",Phoenix thought.
"It's me",said ?.
"LOTTA HART",said Phoenix.
"Hey Phoenix",said Lotta,"it's been quite awhile."
"Wright",Questioned Edgeworth,"Who is this."
"She was a witness in the case where I defended you against Manfred Von Karma",said Phoenix.
"Aaah",said Edgeworth,"she did testify."
"Anyways",said Lotta,"I'm a witness."
"What did you get on the photo",Questioned Phoenix.
"I can't tell ya",said Lotta,"I can only tell the police."
"Very well",said Edgeworth.
"I'm going to go speak with Maya at the detention center",said Phoenix.
—
November 22, 9:00 P.M.
Detention Center - Visitor's Room
Maya was brought up. She sat down in the chair, looking down.
"Why do I feel that at every great event, something bad happens",said Maya.
"Huh",said Phoenix
"I was supposed to have a nice dinner with my sister, I got arrested, At my first big channeling, I got arrested, at the Hero of Heroes Grand Prix, I got kidnapped, At Hazakura temple, where I was having spiritual training my mother died, I almost died, I had to trap an evil spirit, then in Khura'in I was about to conduct the sacred rite and I got arrested and now this place",Maya concluded.
"Maya",said Phoenix,"You can stay strong."
"?"
"You already have stayed strong",said Phoenix,"after your mother died, YOUR MOTHER, we had the trial, and afterwards, you were completely happy and you wanted to help Pearls."
"What",Maya whispered.
"Don't worry",said Phoenix,"I will get a full acquittal."
"Who's The Prosecutor",Questioned Maya.
"Edgeworth",said Phoenix, solemnly.
"Oh",said Maya.
"It's not over",said Phoenix,"I can defeat him in court."
"Ok",said Maya.
"Now can you tell me all you know about the case",said Phoenix.
"I walked in to the room of the crime scene and saw someone there, long hair and purple robe",said Maya,"they were covered in blood."
"So... you were framed",said Phoenix.
"Yes",said Maya,"after I saw them, something blunt and heavy hit my head hard, I was knocked out."
Maya's Statement added to Court Record
"Are there any signs of something hitting your head",said Phoenix,"because if so then this case is practically over, I can prove it easily in court."
"I'm sorry Nick",said Maya,"if that thing hit my head any heavier it would have been way worse for me."
"I should probably go back home and get some rest",said Phoenix,"you should get some sleep too, the trial is in two days so I have tomorrow to investigate."
"Thanks Nick",said Maya, smiling slightly.
—
November 23, 10:00 A.M.
Wright Anything Agency
"Hey boss",said Athena.
"Athena!",Exclaimed Phoenix,"listen I need some help on a case." Athena instantly perked up at this.
"A case",said Athena,"count me in please, I don't want to do any more magic crap with Trucy."
"H-hey",yelled Trucy,"Now I'll need you to do extra stuff."
"No... I'm Uh going with the boss to help with the case",said Athena.
"Actually",said Phoenix, grinning,"why don't you stay with Trucy."
"No pleeeeeeeaase",said Athena,"I haven't been on a case in ages."
"Fine",said Phoenix,"come with me, Let's investigate the crime scene."
—
November 23, 10:30 A.M.
Mih'dal Eastarn Cuisine - Entrance
"Let's have a look around",said Athena. Phoenix walked over to the body.
"Oh no",said Phoenix,"this looks terrible."
"Oh man",said Athena,"I don't feel to good."
"You should back off",said Phoenix,"this is definitely the crime scene, look at all the blood."
"The Prosecution has a very good case, pal",said Gumshoe.
"Wait",said Phoenix,"Are you in charge of the case."
"Yes",said Gumshoe,"but she is too." There stood Ema Skye.
"Oh, Mr. Wright",said Ema. (Insert new "The Scientific Detective" theme song here)
"Have you found any prints, Ema?",Questioned Phoenix.
"Well",said Ema,"Maya's were on the murder weapon."
"How does Edgeworth intend to explain away Maya being unconscious when we found the scene",said Phoenix.
"They say that she was feigning unconsciousness",said Ema.
"Ok",said Phoenix,"I'm gonna take a look around the crime scene." Phoenix looked up and saw a fence. It blocked a pendulum that was swinging back and forth.
"This is a clock",said Ema,"it shows the hours and minutes of the day, each of those little pegs represents 10 minutes of the day."
"This could be important",said Athena,"I'm gonna take note of it.!
Pendulum Clock added to Court Record
"Ok",said Phoenix. He looked to the victim. He saw a gun next to his body.
"So this is the murder weapon",said Athena.
"Yes",said Ema,"Maya's fingerprints are all over it and well, it's very indicting."
"Ok",said Phoenix,"I'll keep record of it in the Court Record."
Pistol added to Court Record
Phoenix walked off to a corner where he noticed a small window. It was a rectangular window with no glass. But you could only use it as a peephole.
"What's this",said Phoenix.
"It's a hole used by the chefs",said Ema,"it's used to know when someone enters so they can get a waiter or waitress ready."
"Why don't they just use a bell on the front door",said Phoenix.
"I don't know",said Ema,"But this is where the witness witnessed the crime."
Kitchen Peephole added to Court Record
"Well that about wraps up the investigation",said Phoenix.
"Oh Mr. Wright",said Ema,"here is the autopsy and the diagram of the place."
Vick's Autopsy added to Court Record
Mih'dal Eastarn Diagram added to Court Record
"I'm going to go speak with Maya one last time today",said Phoenix.
—
November 23, 12:00 P.M.
Detention Center - Visitor's Room
"Oh Nick, Athena",said Maya,"what did you find."
"We found a lot of stuff",said Phoenix,"We found out the crime scene has a peephole, which is where the witness allegedly saw the crime."
"We also found a pendulum clock at the scene that tells the time",said Athena.
"Ok Maya",said Phoenix,I'm going to get the acquittal tomorrow."
