Defendant Lobby No. 5
April 11, 10:30 AM
Phoenix: Okay… Time to sink or swim.
Maya: Don't worry, Nick. You'll do fine.
Phoenix: Thanks Maya. I can always count on you. (I wish I was as confident as I sound).
Aviva: Phoenix, can I ask you a favor?
Phoenix: Yeah, what?
Aviva: Can I be with you and Maya during the case? As a co-counsel?
Phoenix: Hmm? Why?
Aviva: I want to help Martin in any way I can. At the very least I want to be right there with you.
Phoenix: Okay, but be careful. The prosecutor can be a bit… aggressive. So just…
*Whapish!*
?: Not another peep out of that foolishly foolish mouth, Mr. Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix: (Oh no…)
Franziska: I'm quite glad that you were able to come today Mr. Wright. Because this case will be…
Phoenix: Let me guess, broadcasted globally?
Franziska: Interrupt me again and you will feel the wrath of my whip. And yes, the entire world will see your downfall!
Phoenix: (Sigh… Will she ever learn?)
Aviva: I hope you're as good a prosecutor as a show-off or a good prosecutor at all.
*Whapish!*
Franziska: How dare you insult a von Karma's skills as a prosecutor! I will…
*Thwack!*
Aviva: Strike with that whip again, I dare you!
Phoenix: Girls… please…
Franziska: I will reveal your foolishly foolish nature in that courtroom. And don't think your foolish wrench used only by fools will save you.
Bailiff: Will the Defendant and the Defense please enter the courtroom.
Franziska: Good luck, you'll need it.
Aviva: Just look at her, acting so smug…
Phoenix: Forget her, just focus on the case.
Courtroom No. 2
April 11, 11:05 AM
The Judge: Court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Martin Kratt. Are both sides prepared?
Phoenix: Yes, your honor.
Franziska: Yes, your honor.
The Judge: Prosecution, your opening statement please.
Franziska: Of course, your honor. The defendant, Martin Kratt, went with murderous intent to the victim's place of residence, over a dispute earlier that day. Sometime, he snapped, broke in, and killed Mrs. Donata.
The Judge: I see. And how does the defense plea?
Phoenix: The Defense pleads not guilty.
The Judge: Well then, Mrs. Von Karma, please prove to this court that Mr. Kratt did in fact commit the act of murder.
Franziska: Numerous bloodstained blue feathers were found around the crime scene. Also, Mr. Kratt has no alibi for his location at the time. Therefore, he is the likeliest person to have killed our Mrs. Donata. And, as I mentioned previously, he had clear motive to commit the act of murder.
Phoenix: Could someone else have left the blue feathers?
Franziska: The color of the suit changes depending on the user. It had to be the defendant.
Phoenix: I see… and how do you know these feathers are from the suit?
Franziska: The feathers had high metallic content, matching that of the suit.
Phoenix: Whose blood was on the feathers?
Franziska: Obviously, it was the victim's. DNA testing validates this.
*Blue Feather updated in Court Record*
Phoenix: And how did the victim die?
Franziska: Stab wounds from the suit. Here's an autopsy report.
*Donita's Autopsy Report added to Court Record*
Phoenix: How do we know if Martin was the only person there?
Franziska: My witness can attest to both him using the suit and taking off with the other one, for some reason or other.
Phoenix: (Here we go with another of her "testimonies")
…
Franziska: Witness, state your name and occupation.
Koki: My name is Koki Saldana, computer engineer for the Wild Kratts.
Franziska: Please testify as to what you saw last night.
Koki: Okay.
Koki: Okay, so here's what I saw:
*Witness Testimony: Last Night*
Martin had unknowingly woke me up, and I was about to go scare him.
However, I saw he was sneaking around, and decided instead to follow him.
I watched him as he slunk into the inventions room.
He exited, wearing his power suit and holding Chris's.
He then activated falcon powers, and flew off.
…
The Judge: Well, this is quite the interesting testimony. Mr. Wright, your cross examination please.
*Cross Examination: Last Night*
Koki:
Martin had unknowingly woke me up, and I was about to go scare him.
However, I saw he was sneaking around and decided to follow him to see what he was doing.
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: Why was he slinking around this way?
Koki: I really don't know…
Phoenix: Are you sure?
Koki: Yes…
Franziska: Just keep on with your testimony.
I watched him as he slunk into the inventions room.
He exited, wearing his power suit and holding Chris's.
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: How exactly did he exit?
Koki: He left through the garage door. Here's a floor map to help get a feel for the area.
*Tortuga Floor Map added to Court Record*
He then activated his falcon powers, and flew off.
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: How do those powers even work? I've heard so much about them, but I never understood how they operated.
Koki: The user takes a sample of DNA from the animal whose powers he/she wants, slides the respective disk into the center slot, and presses the button. In a flash, the suit changes shape and the user has that creature's powers, hence the name.
Aviva: If it helps, I'd like to bring to the court's attention the suit's blueprints.
*Creature Power Suit Blueprints added to Court Record*
Phoenix: Now witness, did you actually see him fly off?
Koki: Yes. Why?
Phoenix: I would like that info to be added to the testimony.
The Judge: Of course. Witness, please add this to your testimony.
I clearly saw him fly off after activating his power suit. I then ran and woke up the others.
OBJECTION!
*Presents Power Suit Blueprints*
Phoenix: Your honor! This testimony has a gaping hole in it!
Koki: What?!
Phoenix: Ms. Saldana, according to these blueprints, the suits great expansion is caused by a flash of energy. At that distance, the flash should've blinded the witness and woken up the other crew members! Witness, are you absolutely sure that's what you saw?
Koki: ...NOOOOOO!
*Whapish*
Franziska: Witness, get a hold of yourself! Just explain this little inconsistency and you can go.
Koki: Yes, Mrs. Von Karma.
*Witness Testimony: Suit Activation*
Martin didn't actually activate from the close range I said.
He actually went a little ways into the surrounding forest.
I saw the flash of light and then, shortly after, him emerging from the woods.
The light wasn't enough to blind me, but it did wake the others and I explained the situation.
…
The Judge: Well, this sounds like a reasonable testimony. Mr. Wright, your cross examination.
Phoenix: Yes, your honor.
*Cross examination: Suit Activation*
Martin didn't actually activate from the close range I said.
He actually went a little ways into the surrounding forest.
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: How far in would you say he went?
Koki: Not that far, but far enough to dull the light.
Phoenix: And which way is this forest?
Koki: It was too thick inside, so we landed the HQ at the south edge, so you'd have to go north.
Franziska: Mr. Phoenix Wright, are you going anywhere with this?
Phoenix: Of course. You see, according to this testimony, Martin headed north to enter the forest. But these floor maps and the witness's previous testimony show that he exited through the garage door, to the east! Witness, explain this contradiction!
Koki: Ummm…. Well…I…I…
OBJECTION!
Franziska: Okay then, he made a 90 degree turn after exiting. Simple as that.
OBJECTION!
Phoenix: But then how did the witness know how far into the forest he went?
Franziska: Well… um…fine! Maybe you are right. But if she is lying, then please tell the court what you think she saw.
Phoenix: I won't argue with the fact that Martin activated his suit last night. But, he wasn't alone.
Franziska: What are you talking about, you foolishly foolish fool?
Phoenix: According to this video tape, there is someone else in the Tortuga who put on a power suit and flew off.
Franziska: Simple. It's the defendant's brother, making sure that the murder goes as planned.
Phoenix: No. Chris is later shown waking up after the first light and is nowhere near the power suits during the 2nd activation. Mrs. Saldana, please confirm or deny this course of events:
You were never awake during the first activation.
In fact, you probably had no idea that the suit was activated until the light woke you up.
After that, the entire team woke up, except Jimmy, who could sleep through an avalanche. Martin, being the impulsive brother he is, took the remaining power suit and chased after the crook, while the rest of you were dazed.
You followed suit by taking your buzz bikes to chase him down, but after a while you gave up chase.
Koki: All right. I give up. That's what happened, and I would've said that from the beginning if it weren't for that whip…
Phoenix: (Franziska…when are you ever going to stop tampering with witnesses)
Franziska: So another person left who wasn't a part of the team. So what? The defendant was still at the scene of the crime!
Phoenix: Untenable conjecture. Prove he was actually the killer, or else this court cannot make a fair judgment.
Franziska: Fine. I know that someone was at the scene of the crime. Donita's bodyguard, Dabio, was right there and would've seen the crime. I will bring him to court immediately.
The Judge: All right. I will permit a 20 minute recess, and in that time you will bring me this bodyguard, ready to testify.
Franziska: Very well.
Aviva: Okay Phoenix, be ready.
Phoenix: Don't worry. I saw him when I went to go investigate the mansion. He's not the kind of guy to deceive anyone…
Aviva: I'm not worried about Dabio; I'm worried about that prosecutor! She'll probably write up another false testimony.
Phoenix: I've broken many of her lies before. I'll do it again.
Aviva: I hope your right…
Maya: Don't worry. Everything will be ok. Just you wait and see.
Aviva: Thank you, Maya.
To be continued…
