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CHAPTER 1

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Please note that this is not sticking to the Ace Attorney storyline at all. There are characters in this story that should not be alive, but that may soon change.

This story will be told with these as the main characters:

Phoenix Wright, Trucy Wright, Apollo Justice, and Athena Cykes.

As of now, the story has been determined randomly and I have begun setting up a plot and such. I will tell you that these names are in a random order. Please do not give me a hard time if one of your favourite characters dies. I was heartbroken a few times as I set this story up.

Without further ado, let's begin.

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"My dear friends, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Kurain Village."

Everyone gathered in the clearing directed their attention to Misty Fey, who was standing on the porch on one of Kurain Village's huts.

"I hope you find peace here in these next few hours as you enjoy the scenery and sights it has to offer. I encourage you to socialize with each other and the other mystics…perhaps you can learn a thing or two."

Polite applause echoed around the buildings. Misty took a short bow before retreating back into the hut, allowing the people gathered to begin their exploration of the secluded village. A small group began to form amongst the middle of it, a young magician girl at the middle of the commotion.

"This is great, Apollo!" Trucy Wright grinned. "I never thought I'd be in a village filled with such magic!"

"It's not magic." Phoenix said. "They're spirit mediums."

"Well, whatever I don't understand, I call it magic." Trucy adjusted her blue silk hat. "Come on! I want to see the channeling chambers!"

"That rock over there is pretty interesting…" Apollo strayed slightly from the hub.

"Come on, Apollo!" Athena grabbed his arm and pulled him back to the group. "We're at a historic village and you want to look at the rocks?" From around her neck, Widget chirped, "Awesome stuff! I'm so excited!"

"Well, that rock is historic!" Apollo protested.

"You can look at the boring old rock later! Come on, Nick! I can get you guys special access to the chambers first!" A young girl clad in channeling robes ran up and grabbed Phoenix's sleeve, tugging him toward the main building.

"Maya, waaait!" Phoenix stumbled.

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"The sky's getting dark."

Phoenix turned his attention away from a bowl of rice and curry to glance out the nearest window. Dark, ominous clouds covered the sky, threatening to drop rain at any moment. A man was standing next to the window, looking as gloomy as the weather. A hawk sat on his shoulder, its piercing gaze boring into Phoenix's soul.

"Yeah…it is." Phoenix nodded. "Who are you?"

"Simon Blackquill. Prosecutor." The man took a slight bow. "And this is Taka." The hawk gave a screech.

"I'm Phoenix Wright. I'm a lawyer."

"I can tell from that badge on your suit."

Trucy, who was sitting on the ground, nudged Phoenix with her elbow. "You san sit down, you know." She shouted above all the other voices in the lunchroom.

"I'd rather not have curry spilled on my suit." Phoenix said. "But thank you anyway."

Trucy shrugged and went back to eating.

"Ah, you've already met Athena-dono." Simon said. "She's told me she enjoys being a lawyer, but I didn't know she worked under you."

"Oh, you two know each other?" Phoenix asked.

Simon nodded. Athena, who was sitting next to Trucy and starting on her third bowl of curry, glanced up and waved at the prosecutor, grinning around a mouthful of food.

A heavy drumming sound echoed above the chorus of voices in the lunch area. The drone of conversation began to fade away as the sound grew louder, loud enough to send a shudder down the building's foundation.

"Look! Outside!" Apollo pointed.

What appeared to be a waterfall was pouring down the side of the building, obscuring any and all scenery that happened to be within sight. The conversations started

"Is…is that rain?" Trucy blinked. "Wow!"

"Kurain village is on a hill, so hopefully nothing will flood." Phoenix said.

A blinding flash of lightning followed by an earsplitting crack of thunder split the air outside. The room's occupants jumped, emitting various shouts of surprise.

"What's going on?"

"Is there a tornado?"

"In the mountains? You whippersnappers know nothing! There can't be tornados here!"

"How are we going to get back home? The train's going to be arriving soon!"

"Everyone! May I have your attention, please!"

The concerned chatter faded away as Misty Fey held up an arm to direct all attention to her. She had to shout to be heard above the pounding rain.

"The train back to town has unfortunately been unable to get into the mountains! It jumped the track and is now waiting to be repaired! Please, until you can return to your homes and lives, make yourself comfortable! Kurain Village has been through worse storms than this!"

As if to test her theory, another flash of lightning cast a strobe of light over the room. A loud cracking sound followed, even louder than the thunder that rumbled alarmingly close. A young girl in overalls splashed with paint began chewing her nails nervously.

"If the storm pursues, you may be forced to spend a night here! Sleeping accommodations have been arranged in the main hall if indeed this happens!" Misty continued. "I only ask for your patience and cooperation!"

The group began to chatter again. Trucy asked above the noise, "Maybe I can do some magic tricks…will that help everyone calm down?"

"That's a great idea." Athena grinned.

"Great! I brought the Amazing Mr. Hat just in case something like this happened!" Trucy stood in a flurry of her blue cape, and her puppet appeared at her side, stealing her hat as it went. Many of the room's occupants were drawn to the sudden activity, looking confused and intrigued.

Trucy cleared her throat. "Hello, everyone!" she shouted. "I'm going to do a few magic tricks…is that ok?"

Nods and thumbs up were scattered around the room. She took this as a sign to continue.

"Well, then. Hold onto your curry, because here we go!" Mr. Hat said with a flourish. A pair of men in the back laughed.

"Abracadabra, alakazam!" Trucy reached behind her back and pulled out a deck of cards, earning a scattered round of applause. She took the deck in one hand and threw it over the group, cards scattering around in the air. With one fluid motion, she clapped twice and the cards burst into flame, burning into nothing and vanishing into the air. Gasps were heard above the pounding rain.

"Let me do a trick!" Mr. Hat insisted.

With expert puppeteering, Trucy manipulated Mr. Hat's wooden limbs to reach under the hat he was wearing. He pulled out a pair of blue panties with pink ribbons and dots, much to the crowd's enjoyment.

"Watch very closely!" Mr. Hat continued. He reached into the article of clothing and pulled out a bowl of steaming hot curry.

Applause was beginning to ring out above the rain. A scruffy looking man in a trench coat, known to most of the room's occupants as Dick Gumshoe, asked loudly, "Can I have my food back?"

"Of course, my good sir!" Trucy made to hand it back to him, but instead covered it with her cape and stepped back. "Just don't eat it too fast, ok?"

She tore the cape away from the dish of food, which had become a stark white dove.

By now, the applause was almost more deafening than the rain. Trucy took a bow as the dove flew up into the rafters. "Thank you! Thank you!"

Needless to say, the show went over very successfully. Everyone trapped in the room was significantly more confident in riding out the storm.

"That was a great show, Trucy." Apollo complimented.

"Now if only I can catch Archimedes again…" Trucy sighed.

"Who?" Phoenix asked.

"The dove." Trucy pointed to the rafters, where the bird had settled down on a beam. "Once I let him out he never wants to come back."

"Well, my girl! That was truly outstanding!"

Trucy glanced toward the speaker, a smartly dressed man a pink suit. Various gems were set into the lapel, sparkling in the limited light.

"I am Redd White, and I would like you to have this as a token of appreciation." He handed her a diamond brooch.

"Oh! I can't accept this! This…this is…" Trucy stuttered.

"I insist!" Redd said with a sparkling grin.

"What do you say, Trucy?" Phoenix nudged her with a grin.

"Th-thank you…!"

Redd walked away, leaving the group to examine the diamond brooch in fascination.

"That's really pretty!" Athena said. "And it would go really well with your costume!"

"Yeah, replace that boring old cape clasp with this!" Apollo added.

"Everyone, can I have your attention?"

The conversations in the room faded out as everyone focused on Misty again.

"The main hall has been converted into temporary sleeping quarters! If you please follow me, we can get you situated!"

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One soaking run later, everyone had been transferred to the hall. Sleeping mats had been laid out along the walls, with chests between every two.

"There are spare clothes in the chests. Please feel free to change. There are restrooms down the hall and to the left." Misty said. "Unfortunately, all communication with the train station has been severed by the severity of the storm, so I don't know when they will be up and running again. Until then, please rest and make yourselves at home."

Everyone slowly began claiming a sleeping area, a few of them going right to sleep. Eventually, the talk and chatter began to settle down. The sound of the rain continued to fall, steady and deadly hard, but that was what lulled Phoenix to sleep…

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It's midnight…

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That's the first official chapter, yay.

So things start heating up in the next one.

Please leave a review! I want to know what you guys think of this!

Hasta la Vista, Readers!

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