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Chapter 1 - Turnabout Party

Hmph. I could be sitting in my office looking over case files with this time I'm wasting here. Miles Edgeworth stood at the side of Viola Hall inside the Gatewater Imperial Hotel. His eyes wandering aimlessly around. Sometimes being Chief Prosecutor can be quite annoying. After all, it was because his prestigious position that he was obligated to attend this occasion.

A man came up to him. He was a wearing a white tuxedo and matching white pants. A blue tie was around his neck. "Ah! Mr. Edgeworth! I'm glad you were able to make it. I was worried you might not come."

Edgeworth bowed. "I'm honored by the invitation, Mr. Reece. Thank you very much." It isn't like I had much of a choice anyway.

"David!" A shrill voice called out. The two men turned their gaze to a woman wearing a red spaghetti strapped dress that fit her a little too well, red stiletto heels, and a big white boa around her neck. She latched herself onto Mr. Reece. "Honey! I was looking all over for you."

This woman…what is she wearing? She suddenly turned to look at Edgeworth, and the gust of wind she created carried the scent of her perfume to his nose. Oh! What a strong, offensive smell. It seems she poured a whole bottle of perfume on herself!

"And who's this?" She asked, eyeing Edgeworth.

"This is Miles Edgeworth. He's the Chief Prosecutor, and an acquaintance of mine."

"Hello, Chief Prosecutor Edgeworth. I am Lady Lucretia Reece. Thank you for coming to the party!"

"Thank you for having me here." Edgeworth bowed again. "And please, just call me Edgeworth. No need for the Chief Prosecutor."

"Alright. Honey! I have someone I want you to meet! Let's go!" She dragged the man away from Edgeworth, and as she did, Mr. Reece turned and waved at Edgeworth.

"Enjoy the party!"

Edgeworth nodded. That should be easy. He sighed. Again, he looked around at all of the people. Everyone seemed to be dressed quite formally. Of course, he was wearing his usual burgundy outfit with his white cravat tied around his neck. The other partygoers conversing with each other. Business parties...what an awful waste. No one seems to be having any kind of intellectual conversation. They aren't even talking about business matters.

Indeed they weren't. Many of the people were talking about their own personal lives. How many houses they had, how many cars they drove, what their kids were doing, and gossiping. What Edgeworth found ironic was that most of these people were older than himself, in their forties, fifties, and even older than that.

There doesn't seem to be a single person who's younger than myself. Just then, his eyes fell on someone. A young woman was standing all by herself on the other side of the room. She seems a bit out of place. She had a royal blue sweater on, and khaki pants. She had her arms crossed in front of her chest, and in one of them was a white coat. She seems awfully familiar.

He found himself approaching the young woman. She was tugging at a strand of her jet black hair, which went right down to just a little past her shoulders. She seemed quite consumed in her own thoughts that she initially didn't notice him coming towards her; however, she eventually did. She was now looking at him, a questioning look on her face.

"Excuse me?"

"Hello."

Just when Edgeworth was about to speak, Mrs. Reece interrupted. "Serena, darling! I'm so glad you could make it! I feared you wouldn't be able to come!"

Serena just smiled. "I'm sorry I'm late. I got a little caught up at work."

"That's fine! Oh wait! Let me introduce the two of you! Serena, this is Miles Edgeworth. And Miles Edgeworth, this is Serena Sterling."

That name. I've heard that name before somewhere. "Hello. It's nice to meet you, Ms. Sterling."

She had a polite smile on her face. "It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Edgeworth."

"Chief Prosecutor Edgeworth here is…well, the chief prosecutor."

"Yes, I remember hearing about you, Mr. Edgeworth."

"And Serena here is an ER doctor. She's head of the ER department at the local hospital, and she's also-."

Serena seemed to be very embarrassed. "Please, Mrs. Reece. Don't say all of that." Serena looked at Mr. Edgeworth. "I'm just a regular doctor. That's all."

This young woman's a doctor? Why, she can't be any older than 25 years old! How is that even possible?!

"Well. How about you chat together? I need to go check up on my other guests. Get it, Serena? Check up?" Mrs. Reece laughed. As she walked away, they could hear her say, "I come up with the best jokes."

What a garrulous woman. Edgeworth's attention went to the young woman. "So you're…a doctor?" He asked skeptically.

"Yes. And you're a prosecutor."

"Right. I couldn't help but notice that you seemed familiar. Have we met before?"

"I don't believe so. I usually don't attend many parties."

"I don't either. Hm. Somehow, I feel like I know you from somewhere."

She thought for a moment. "You…wouldn't happen to be friends with Phoenix Wright, would you?"

"I actually am. Why do you ask?" Wright knows this girl?

"Well, he was my defense attorney when I got involved in a murder case about half a year ago."

Oh, that's right. I recall that case now. I was so busy with taking care of the phantom that I let Mr. Gavin handle the investigation and the case file. "Yes, I do recall now reading about that case very briefly."

"Yes. Mr. Wright had told me he was friends with the Chief Prosecutor, in case something went wrong."

Wright! Does he really think I'd abuse the power I've been delegated with my position to help him out like that?!

"Of course, I told him that I didn't want him to have to go to that extreme. That would be wrong to ask you to do something like that, and for a complete stranger, no less."

Hm. At least this girl is sensible. Much more sensible than Wright. But can she really be a doctor?

"I see. So what brings you to this party, Ms. Sterling?"

"I was invited by Mrs. Reece. Due to my position at the hospital, I had to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Reece are major benefactors for the hospital, and they're kind of enough not ask for much in return. Each department head attends a party, some more than others. Today was my turn. I…admit I tried to refuse, but I couldn't. How about you, Mr. Edgeworth?"

"My position also forced me to attend the party. Mr. Reece has been very helpful for the Prosecutor's office, and I had to show my gratitude by coming to this party. However, I'm not one for parties, particularly business parties."

"Me too."

Silence overcame them. They stood there awkwardly. She doesn't seem like one who talks too much. Edgeworth noticed that the young woman was fidgeting a little, again, tugging at her hair.

She seems a bit too young to be an ER doctor. Something's off here.

"Oh!" Edgeworth looked at her, and saw the look of surprise on her face. She looked away, tugging at her hair once more. "About that…"

Oh no! Did I actually say that out loud?! Perhaps I mumbled it, and she heard. What happened to my sense of inner monologue?! Wright must be rubbing off on me.

Just then, before she could explain, Serena's phone made a little beep noise. Excusing herself, she was looked at her phone when Mrs. Reece came over with Mr. Reece. "Here's Serena."

"Hello Ms. Sterling. Is something the matter?"

"Hello Mr. Reece. I'm so sorry, but I just got a message from the ER. They need me to cover for another doctor tonight and work the nightshift there as soon as possible, so I'll have to leave now."

"Oh no! I was going to introduce you to all of the other nice men here!"

Mrs. Reece seems very disappointed, although, I can't say the same about this young lady here.

Serena's eyes widened a little, but she smiled apologetically. "Um…no, thank you, Mrs. Reece. That isn't necessary. I'm really am sorry I can't stay, though. Please do forgive me!"

"Oh, it's fine. Duty calls, right? I hope you'll be able to attend another party soon! Toodles darling!" The woman and her husband left.

"It was nice meeting you, Mr. Edgeworth. Goodbye."

"The same to you, young lady. Farewell."

Serena gave him an odd look before nodding. She went through the doors and left.

Well, if I wasn't the youngest one here before, I'm positive I am now. Edgeworth resisted the overwhelming urge to roll his eyes. This is going to be a long night.

So here's the first chapter of this story! I hope you liked it! Please do let me know what you thought of it by reviewing or leaving me a private message!