Outside Tech City 10:15 PM:
Joe the Janitor was sweeping the halls outside of tech city when all of the sudden he heard a CLANG! He ran to where he heard the sound and he arrived in the Tech City store. He couldn't believe what he saw the owner Mark Wallflower was on the floor dead with blood coming from his head. He saw Lily Wallflower standing over her father holding a bloody metal speaker. He ran and called the police.
Next Day Wright Anything Agency:
Athena had woke Kai up early to show him a few more places around town. When Kai and Athena returned to the agency Kai didn't like what he saw. He caught a glimpse of his Mother's profile but Phoenix had snatched it up before he could confirm what he saw.
Athena said, "Kai come on we need to go. First we are going to have breakfast and then I want to take you to Tech City."
Kai sighed, "Coming Thena. Its 7 in the morning I am not as energetic as you are in the morning." The two of them headed off and went to have breakfast and then headed to the mall to check out Tech City. When they arrived they saw police surrounding the entrance and they were escorting a girl who was just arrested to the precinct.
The young girl spotted Athena, "Ms. Cykes, please come down to the detention after my questioning. I need to speak with you."
Athena was shocked, "Uh sure I guess."
Kai went up to who looked like the detective in charge, "Excuse me sir, but can you tell us what happened?"
The man turned around and said, "Kid,get outta is a crime scene."
A tic mark appeared on Kai's head and he wanted to kick this guy in the shin. Athena put her hand on his shoulder and calmed him down, "Don't worry Kai. I know how you feel."
She walked up to the detective and showed him her Attorney's badge, "Detective can you explain to us what happened here?"
The detective said, "All I can share right now is that a murder took place here last night,pal. The victim was the owner of Tech City."
Kai asked, "The girl who you just arrested she is the one under suspicion right now. Isn't she?"
The detective said, "Uh no pal she was just a witness is all. Yeah thats it pal."
Kai shook his head, "No detective that's clearly a lie."
The detective flinched, "How did you know that pal?"
He sighed, "Well aside from the obvious handcuffs. Your facial expression says it all. When a person looks up to the left it means it's something that they are imagining and your eyes went up to the left when said she wasn't the accused."
Athena smiled that was Kai's special ability he was the best face reader on the planet. One look at the person's face. And he could tell a lie from truth.
The detective said, "Well,no hiding things from you then,pal." He sighed after. "Yes,she's the suspect,the owner's daughter."
Kai could tell by his facial expression this was no lie. He asked, "What motive would she have?"
"Hey pal,quit butting don't have any business here." The detective said. "Now get moving."
Athena said, "Kai let's head down to the detention girl wanted to speak with me about something. She should be done with her questioning by now." The two of them headed down to the detention center.
Detention Center 9:00 AM:
Athena and Kai had arrived and went to speak with the girl. "Hey did you wanna talk to me about?" She asked
The girl replied, "Ms. Cykes my name is Lily Wallflower. As you know my father was the one killed and they suspect me of being his killer. So Ms. Cykes.. can you please defend me in court?"
Athena was surprised. "Why do you want me to defend you?"
Lily answered, "I have seen you in court. I know you are more than capable to defend me. And I would rather have only you."
Athena wanted to ask about her reasons but then realized that she might not trust Phoenix or Apollo, considering that Phoenix had (unknowingly) presented forged evidence and Apollo was blaming her in their last case together. "Alright,I'll do it." She said to Lily.
Lily smiled, "Thank you . Heres my letter of request. You should show it that detective and he will let you investigate."
Kai said, "Miss. Wallflower I hope you don't mind but I would like to help Athena defend you."
Lily said, "I don't know…" She took a look at him and noticed he looked similar to Lady Lisa. She defended her mother in a case of murder. She shook her head, "Sure you can but can I ask you something?"
Kai nodded, "Go ahead ask away."
She asked, "You wouldn't happen to be related to Lady Lisa would you?"
He flinched at the mention of his mother, "Uh… yes I am she is my mother."
Lily smiled, "I knew you are the spitting image of her. I know you and Ms. Cykes will be able to defend me."
Athena said, "Miss. Wallflower we will be back if we have more questions later." She nodded and let them go.
Kai was silent the mention of his mother was painful. He managed to say, "Thena we should tell that we got a case." She nodded in agreement and the two of them headed to the Wright Anything Agency.
When they arrived Phoenix and Apollo were chatting about something.
Athena cleared her throat, "Mr. Wright, Apollo,we got a case."
Mr. Wright said, "You did? What's the case? And when do we start investigating?"
Athena hesitated, "Actually Mr. Wright, me and Kai are taking this one solo."
Apollo asked, "Why is that Athena?"
She replied, "Uh well it was the defendant's personal request."
Mr. Wright said, "Well can you at least tell us who you are defending?"
She answered, "Her name is Lily Wallflower. She is accused of murdering her father."
Mr. Wright sighed, "Very well, if you need our help let us know." She nodded and she pulled Kai out along with her and headed back to speak with the detective.
Tech City Entrance 11 AM:
Kai and Athena had returned to the crime scene and the detective spotted them.
The detective said, "I told you two that you can't be at the crime scene unless you are Miss. Wallflower's lawyers."
Kai said, "We know that detective but take a look at this." He handed the detective the letter of request.
The detective was shocked, "Wait pal you and your friend are defending Miss. Wallflower?" They nodded. The detective's entire demeanor changed, "Sorry pals but thats a funny joke."
Athena said,a bit annoyed, "Its no joke we work for the Wright Anything Agency and Miss. Wallflower asked us to defend her."
The detective said, "Prove to me that you work for Mr. Wright and I'll let you investigate." The two of them sighed and went back to the agency to get proof for that detective that'll make him believe they work for Mr. Wright.
Mr. Wright said, "That must be Detective Gumshoe. Give him this and he'll let you pass." He handed them a metal detector. Athena knew better than to question . The two of them showed the detective the metal detector and the detective finally believed them.
Gumshoe said, "Sorry pals that I didn't believe you. Ask me anything you like."
Kai asked, "Detective what is the the suspects supposed motive?"
Gumshoe said, "Her father was the owner of Tech City Inc. If he was out of the way she would inherit the company and the family's riches."
Kai nodded and asked another question. "What was the murder weapon used?"
Gumshoe stated, "It's this small speaker, Ms. Wallflower can use it." He showed him the speaker.
Athena noticed a footprint. "Detective,whose footprint is this?" She asked.
"That's the manager's footprint, stepped in here to see what's going on." Gumshoe answered.
Kai took down notes regarding the case. "Detective,I'd like to see the weapon in question."
Gumshoe nodded and passed him the speaker after Kai put on a pair of noted that there wasn't any dents on the weapon. "The defendant's fingerprints are on them,pal." Gumshoe said.
Kai took note of that. "Can you give us an autopsy of the victim?" He asked.
Gumshoe nodded. "He was hit with the speaker,a blow to the head,approximately at 10:30 pm last police were notified at 11:00 pm by the defendant was found unconscious there." He explained as Kai wrote it down in his notebook
Athena walked up to him. "Other than the defendant and the janitor,who else was here?" She questioned.
"The manager, . Wilson." Was Gumshoe's reply.
Kai said, "Thank you for your help Detective Gumshoe." The two of them went back to the detention center to question .
When the two of them arrived Kai had asked Athena to let him question her. Athena had no objections.
Kai said, " can you answer a few questions for us?"
Lily nodded, "Anything to help prove that I am innocent."
Kai questioned, "When did you come across the body?"
Lily answered, "It was around 10:45 maybe. I was in my father's office when I heard a loud clang noise at about 10:30. I was frightened at first,but once I composed myself I went to go see what the noise was."
Kai had a strange look on his face, " I can't help but to what you just said was a lie about when you found the body. Your left eye twitched when you said 10:45."
She was shocked, "Ok it wasn't until 10:50 actually. I was listening to my music and I started to smell blood at about that time. I took my headphones off and ran to where the scent of blood was coming from and saw my father on the floor,blood seeping out of a wound on his head."
Kai asked, "Did you happen to to touch anything at the scene of the crime?"
Lily frowned, "I don't know the scene makes my memory fuzzy. Why do you ask?"
Kai said, "Your fingerprints were found on the murder weapon. You were in a daze correct?"
Lily said, "Oh yes I was after I found the body I was in shock and unintentionally picked up the weapon, but after I did I saw the mark on my father's head and passed out."
Kai said, "Thank you Lily. Athena is there any more things you think we should ask her?"
Athena said, "Hmm...Nope." She shook her head.
Kai said, "Alright Lily we will see you tomorrow before the trial. I promise you we will get you free."
Lily smiled, "Thank you both. I know you can do it."
Kai said, "There was one last thing I want to ask Detective Gumshoe."
Athena asked, "What's that?"
Kai said, "Who the prosecutor is it would be nice to know who we are facing so we know what to expect."
Athena said, "Good idea. There are a wide variety of types of prosecutors out there."
Kai nodded, "Right." The two of them went back to speak with Gumshoe.
Kai said, "Detective Gumshoe there is one last thing we want to ask about."
Gumshoe smiled, "Ask away I am here to help,pal."
Athena asked, "Who is the prosecutor tomorrow?"
Gumshoe replied, "Daniel better be careful, 's been trained by the best."
Kai played with his necklace, "Why does that last name sound familiar? What kind of cases has he taken on?"
Gumshoe said, "Murder cases,pal."
Kai questioned, "Did he have any long time rivals? Who was he trained by?"
Gumshoe said, "Well,he has faced off against Lady Lisa multiple surprising,since the kid was trained by Prosecutor Godot."
Kai's face was pale he was already facing his mother's rival. He began to shake.
Athena could hear a lot of fear in his heart. She put her hand on his shoulder he calmed down only slightly.
Athena asked, "Gumshoe is their anything else we should know about him?"
Gumshoe replied, "Hmm...Other than the fact that he also has a longtime rivalry with his twin sister,who's a defence attorney,no." He shook his head.
Athena said, "Thank you Detective Gumshoe." She brought Kai back to the office and ignored Mr. Wright and Apollo's questions.
Kai was still shaking, "I can't be facing him already. I don't stand a chance."
Athena said, "KAI SNAP OUT OF IT! You should've been ready to face him eventually. Besides its best to get it out of the way now."
Kai sighed, "I guess you're right. I can't let Lily know I am afraid. I have to stay strong for her and any other client we get."
END OF CHAPTER!
Icy: Sup guys Icypika here with a special guest.
Sora: Aw come on,you're making me blush.
Icy: Well if it weren't for you this chapter and the next never would've gotten done and we wouldn't have a prosecutor.
Sora:True.
Icy: Anyways what could the future hold? Will Kai be strong enough to face his mother's rival.. Find out next time in the Age of Turnabout.