Still smallhobbit here. Apparently, I'll be writing the court scenes for this story, I don't know if this is because when my sis got JFA I beat the first trial without a walkthough and pretty much before knowing any other game in the series, or she just thinks I'm better at writing this stuff. Whichever it is, if you (the readers) could please tell me if I'm getting the court information correct (considering I'm barely working off of two games) I'd be forever grateful.

That and Franziska hard to write for without it sounding weird...

Date: April 25

Defendant's Lobby 2

Phoenix felt weird as he stood in the lobby waiting for whoever was going to defend him. He knew he had been on trial before but since then he had gotten his attorney's badge and was defending people himself. It wasn't nervousness he felt, he knew that much, but he couldn't pin down exactly what it was past that.

Three familiar figures entered the lobby as Phoenix continued to debate this to himself. One stopped in front of him was wearing his usual red suit jacket and white cravat. "Nervous, Wright?" he asked.

"No, just thinking…"

"About what, Nick?" Maya asked.

Phoenix sighed "Don't worry about it, Maya."

Edgeworth sighed as well. "Anyway, Phoenix, I went over your case last night with Franziska…"

"Franziska's the prosecutor?! Did you even think about how much she still hates me?!"

"It's okay… She agreed with me that, although you're against us in the court room you're not the type to kill."

"Then why is she prosecuting?"

"If anything, just because there needs to be a prosecutor and we'd both rather it be someone who'd help uncover the truth then try to prove you guilty."

The voice of the bailiff ended the conversation as he said, "Defense to the courtroom, please."

Edgeworth frowned. "Well, here it goes…"

"You'll do great, Edgeworth," Phoenix said as he gave his friend a pat on the back before entering the courtroom.

Courtroom 2

The judge sat down as the voices in the court room quickly quieted. It was especially true when he brought his gavel down causing everyone to immediately quiet.

"The case of Phoenix Wright vs. state is now brought to order," the judge announced, "Is the prosecution ready?"

A woman in a frilly but equinity designed outfit slammed the whip she held against the desk in front of her and then straightened it between her hands. "Only a foolish fool would ask a foolish question like that!" she shouted.

The judge found himself pressed deeper into his seat trying to hide. "…ah… yeah… I'll take that as a yes, then…" He cleared his throat before continuing, "Is the defense ready?"

"Yes, your Honor," Edgeworth answered coolly.

"Then we'll begin. The prosecution may call their first witness…" The judge faltered as Franziska straightened her whip between her hands yet again. "…please…?"

"The prosecution calls Phoenix Wright to the stand," she announced.

Phoenix took the witness stand with a calm and determined demeanor.

"Please state your name and occupation for the court," Franziska ordered whip at the ready.

"I'm Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney," Phoenix stated clearly.

"Would you testify as to what you were doing the night of the murder?"

Phoenix took a deep breath. "Well… I was at the park because Larry had just had yet another horrible break-up, and he really needed somebody to talk to about it. I was the one who decided to meet up at the park because we're currently renovating the office. After about an hour of telling him how it's not the 'end of the world', I was reminded about what time it was and that I promised Maya I'd get back before 5 to help her clean more before dinner. Before I left, I invited Larry to come with us to eat and then promptly called Maya to tell her I was on my way. That was around 4:30. Other than that, the night was pretty much uneventful till the police came to arrest me…"

"…Ah… huh…" the judge said confused before adding, "The defense may cross-examine the witness, now."

"Yes, your Honor," Edgeworth said.

Phoenix started to repeat his testimony as was the way in the courtroom.

"Hold it!" Edgeworth shouted when Phoenix said the part he was most interested in. "How did you suddenly remember what time it was?"

"The clock in the park," Phoenix answered, "I looked at it while I was talking to Larry and remembered how long of a walk it is from there to my office so I had to leave then even though Larry was still somewhat emotionally traumatized."

"Thank you, that'll be all," Edgeworth said as he took a slight bow.

The judge had a confused look on his face. "…Wait… what?"

"That's all I wanted to know."

The judge was still slightly confused. "Ookay," he looked over at Franziska. "Does the prosecution have any objections?"

Franziska straightened her whip as she answered with a simple, "No."

"…Oh… Then I guess we can move on then…" the judge said. "If the prosecution would like to…"

"Hold it!" Franziska shouted. "I would like to hear a testimony on how close of a friendship the witness had with the victim."

"…Ah… Does the defense have any objections against this?"

"No, not at all," Edgeworth answered.

"Well, in that case, I don't see why not," the judge said. "You may continue then, Miss von Karma."

Franziska took a bow and turned to Phoenix. "If you would, Mr. Wright…"

Phoenix looked confused for a moment. What's going on here? He thought looking between Franziska and Edgeworth. It's as if Franziska's trying to help our case…

He sighed and then started the testimony, "I've known Larry since grade school, actually. Even though he i… was a bit annoying, sometimes, he was occasionally helpful on some tough cases… It's hard to believe he's really gone…" Phoenix stopped for a second as the emotions hit him full force.

Phoenix took a deep breath and finally said, "… I'm sorry… It's just that…"

The judge interrupted him, "Oh, its okay. I completely understand, losing a friend and all."

Franziska grunted and mumbled, "Overemotional fool."

"Well then, if the defense would start the cross-examination…"

"Actually," Edgeworth said, "there's really no need for a cross-examination on this testimony."

"Oh… Well, in that case… you can step down, now, witness," The judge said.

Defendant's Lobby 2

"I can't believe the trial stopped so soon…" Phoenix murmured.

"Well, it seems everyone else who could testify is currently busy elsewhere," Edgeworth explained.

"And the trial couldn't wait because of it?"

"I don't quite understand it, ether."

Phoenix sighed and shifted. "I'm really surprised Gumshoe didn't show up."

"Maybe he was just really busy, Nick," Maya tried.

The security interrupted their conversation. "Mr. Wright, it's time to head back."

"One second," He replied to them as he turned to face Edgeworth.

"What is it, Wright?" Edgeworth asked as his patience wore thin.

"You're going to be investigating tomorrow, aren't you?" Phoenix asked.

Edgeworth's eyes narrowed. "So what if I am?"

"Well, if you are, make sure to take these with you," Phoenix explained as he handed over two objects. "And if you have any questions, you can ask Maya or Pearls."

Before Edgeworth could say anything security escorted Phoenix away. He glared for a second at the door they left though before looking at the objects he just got. Phoenix's Attorney's Badge, of course, because it was probably better for him to walk around with Phoenix's if he was pretending to be a defense attorney, although he'd rather not pretend at all. The other object was only slightly known to him, a small slightly translucent jewel known as a Magatama. Phoenix giving him both meant he trusted him to do the investigating tomorrow as if he were Wright.