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alphayoshi – Honestly, I just think Natalie's father is just as grumpy as Simon Blackquil WAS.
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Chapter 2
Wright Anything Agency
April 17 8:30 AM
Phoenix POV
My name is Phoenix Wright. Many know me from my defence and my crew. I'm a lawyer and I work to find the truth.
It has been a week and I still haven't found a case yet. Trucy – my daughter—came in the living room. Apollo and Athena were chatting about the display of the moon. Pearls turned the T.V. on and it immediately showed the news channel.
"A thirteen year old girl was found at a tragic event. The girl was found in the maintenance room of the Emerald Residence where her foster mother, Mary and her butler, Mike was found dead at the scene.
The girl's foster brother called the police after calling the attention of his father. The police came immediately and took the girl, Natalie to the Detention Center to be questioned by the police.
Stay tuned for more news about the murder committed."
I stared at the screen shocked. Okay, a fourteen year old committing a crime is not a bad age. But seriously? THIRTEEN? I looked at Apollo and Athena who were also staring at the screen.
"Wow. And I thought the yokai case was weird enough." Apollo said. Athena nodded, "How can such a young girl even do that?" she asked. "Well, from experience...she probably didn't do it." I said.
Exactly then, the phone rang. "I'll get it!" Trucy said and ran to the phone. She picked it up and answered, "Hello? Wright Anything Agency!" she said in that cheery voice. Trucy was quiet for a moment before her eyes widened and she ran to the door.
Trucy opened the door to reveal a boy around Trucy's age. He had black hair combed to the side with a single strand colored red and simple everyday clothes on; an orange shirt and black cargo pants. "Uh...hi." he said. Trucy smiled, "Hello! Welcome to the Wright Anything Agency." She said happily again.
"I'm Jase. Uh, I came to see Phoenix, Apollo and Athena about...a case." The boy said. "Come in Jase." Athena said. Jase did and Trucy closed the door behind him and walked off to the kitchen.
"So, what's the case Jase?" Athena said, trying hard not to laugh at the rhyme. "Well...it's a case that involves my foster sister." Jase began. "Is she the girl in the news? Natalie?" Apollo asked. Jase nodded, "Yeah, that's her. There is absolutely NO WAY Natalie could murder Mom and her butler!" Jase said, suddenly angered.
"But wasn't it you who called the police?" Athena asked. Jase shook his head, "No, that's my older brother David. He hates Natalie as much as Dad and Mom do. I'm the only one who actually cares for my foster sister despite her...talents." Jase said nervously.
That took my interest, "What talents does Natalie have?" I asked. Jase squirmed, "Well, when she was just 3 months old, she was a wonder. She knew how to talk and do a lot of advance stuff for Grade 1 students." Jase said. "Anything else?" Apollo asked. "No." Jase said quickly.
Immediately, chains and two red Psyche Locks appeared. I looked at Apollo who was holding his bracelet, Athena smirking while tapping Widget. "We know your hiding something." The three of us said. Jase frowned, "I can't tell you. I...I don't think I'm supposed to. Why don't you just ask my sister instead?"Jase suggested. I nodded, "Fair enough. We'll be taking your sister's case then." I said. Jase smiled, "Thank you so much. My sister's full name is Natalie J. Neptune." He said.
"Alright, Trucy, Pearls, you two stay here. Apollo, Athena and I will be going. We got a case to solve." I said. "Okay, bye!" Pearls said. "Take care!" Trucy said. "I'll be going home, dad might be wondering where I went." Jase said. I nodded, "It was nice meeting you Jase." I said. Jase smiled and left.
"Well? Let's get going Boss! We got questions to ask." Athena said. Then, I got a text message from Jase
"By the way, when you meet my sister...don't be surprised about her appearance. She was born that way. –Jase"
"What kind of text is that supposed to mean?" Apollo asked. I shrugged, wondering myself.
Detention Center
April 17 9:05 AM
Apollo POV
We arrived at the place first, waiting patiently for Natalie. The door on the other side of the room opened revealing a young girl with white hair. Her eyes were red, but not as if she was crying. The red color seemed natural, but not vampire red.
The girl sat down and looked at us shocked, "Y-your Phoenix, Athena and Apollo! H-how...Why..." she seemed speechless. "Ms. Neptune? Your foster brother, Jase, asked us to take your case." Phoenix said. "Please, just call me Natalie." The girl said in a small voice. "Why is your...hair white? Also, your eyes are red!" Athena exclaimed.
Natalie sighed, "I was born like this. I'm an albino. I lack melanin so my hair and eyes appear in an odd color." She explained. I nodded, "Ah...I see." I said. Then Natalie pouted, "But then again, your hair is orange for crying out loud!" she said. I tried to hide the smirk that was coming. Phoenix was hiding his smile with his fist, giving a thumbs up at Natalie.
Athena just shrugged, "Fair enough." She said. "Mind to tell us a few things you know about that case?" I asked. Natalie nodded, "Okay." She said.
"How did you come across the crime scene?" I asked. "I woke up to the sound of someone scream. It sounded familiar and I was curious to who it was." Natalie said. "Do you remember what time?" Phoenix asked. Natalie closed her eyes shut and focused, "Around...6:35 PM." Natalie said opening her eyes again.
"Do you know what the murder weapon is?" I asked. Natalie nodded, "A knife. Mother died from a fatal stab to the heart." She said. 'How does she know all these things?' I thought.
"Because I witnessed the scene Mr. Justice." Natalie said as if reading my mind. "H-How did you know?" I asked. Natalie immediately looked away, "Just a guess." She said.
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I frowned, 'Natalie was lying.' I thought. "Natalie, you can tell us the truth you know." I said. Natalie looked at me, she seemed scared. "B-But...the truth isn't what I want. No matter how much I know...I don't want to believe in it." She said. "This case...will probably give me a one way trip to jail." Natalie said. Athena frowned, "Natalie...I can hear your heart crying. What's wrong?" she asked.
"...What's wrong? Heh...I'll tell you what's wrong." Natalie said. She then proceeded to point at herself,
"I'm what's 'wrong'."
Seems like Natalie doesn't want to confess the truth...what a shame. *laughs like a madman*
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