Author's note: Lol I forgot to update … School homework is taking its toll on me … DO NOT TEST MY PATIENCE. OBJECTION OVERRULED! And thanks for the cookie munches
POV Alert: Elsie's turn again…
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"Elsiiiiieeeee!!!" The emphasis on my name and the whiny voice was unmistakable. Sakura.
I sighed as I readjusted my glasses once more and gave her a blank look as she started to fiddle around by twirling her hair, meaning that she was nervous. So much for my first exciting day in court. I bet Sakura wouldn't even respond if I had said that her client was going to give himself in. I flipped through the papers for probably umpteenth time as I go through the case to go through the case once more.
"A student going by the name of Hyuuga Negi was found lying dead near the science block of his school. The only witness and suspect is Uzumaki Naruto who was found near the victim at the time of his death. Cause of death: Electrocution. The defence attorney for this case is Haruno Sakura while the Prosecution is…" I shivered slightly after reading through the prosecution's name. I muttered to myself slowly, "It can't be him. It's probably another person. Yea…" I noticed Sakura was clutching her waist a bit too forcefully for faked acting. It was probably just a phase.
Despite my lack of tasks to do at the moment, I would have to say the courtroom was really nicely done. The architecture alone was already marvellous, a nice coppery effect was painted on the give the room a more energetic edge. Rows of seats for the relatives of the victims and such were placed on the left and right of the room; the stand which the judge would be situated later on was placed right on top of the court, probably to seemingly increase the aura of authority, right behind the witness' stand. Sakura and I were situated on the left hand side in the judge's point of view. Sakura moaned softly to herself as she forced herself to straighten up reluctantly. I cast a worried glance in her direction.
"Are you okay?" She smiled wearily at me and opened her mouth to reply. "Scared to death probab—"
The doors suddenly were slammed open, revealing a lady dressed in a black suit with a frilly cravat covering her neck and most of her chest, a white pleated skirt completed the look. She had a sort of defiant aura surrounding her as she straightened the small top hat perched on her head. Grey eyes scanned the crowd as they stopped their chatter to look at the new comer. She grinned slightly to herself.
"GOSH THERE'S SO MANY PEOPLE HERE!!" She screamed to herself as she turned behind, ignoring the stares that the people were giving her. "Ne ne ne, is it always like this Sasuke?" Sasuke?! Uh oh…
"Goddamn try to keep your voice down or else I'm never going to bring you to court again…" A low voice growled. The clumsy shuffling of feet could be heard in the background. The girl frowned slightly to herself.
"Hurry up slowpoke. And when will I be coming to court after this," She grinned and quickly added venomously, "Elder brother." A figure soon was revealed. Oh my gosh…
It was him.
"You would be the suspect and I would foil your plans in murder so badly that you would chew of your arm to see the last of your dear Souseiseki. IN HELL." Red eyes met grey as they both shared a death glare for a split second, and ended up exchanging understanding friendly glances with each other. Stella immediately jumped into the prosecutor's bench. She jumped up and down excitedly and started chattering away, leaving a slightly agitated brother.
"Get off my seat you fool. Apprentices on the other side." He growled as he pushed the girl who seemed like she was on crack. She pouted sulkily as she rested her chin on the palm of her hand, elbow on the table.
"I'm not just your apprentice…" She muttered under her breath. Sasuke slapped his own forehead in annoyance. His hairdo was as per normal, several wisps of hair covering his eyes. He was dressed in a sort of typical lawyer suit, almost like the supposed Stella, except his was a darker blue theme with formal pants. The only thing different from this Sasuke and the other at the bar was their eyes. Red versus gentian blue...somehow I doubt that they were two different people.
A squeak could be heard next to me. I spun around immediately and found Sakura trying to swallow something awful. I pat her back slowly but forcefully, resulting in her nearly choking.
"I don't feel so good Elsie…" Her skin was paler than usual and her eyes had lost that usual radiance in the morning. Beads of cold sweat rolled down her face as she gazed wearily at nothing in particular. Suddenly she wrenched forward and induced the vomit barely, the action causing people to stare. I panicked, trying to think of something, but my mind is a complete blank.
"Sakura! Sakura! Pull yourself together!" I pat her shoulder gently. The judge had already taken his stand, and had begun to announce the court case. I shook Sakura more vigorously, despite the fact that it was common logic that you weren't suppose to do that to someone suffering internal pain.
"Is the prosecution ready?" The judge said. Sasuke nodded while Stella twirled a ball point pen in her hand, obviously bored. The judge now noticed Sakura's state.
"Is the defence well enough to start the court case…?" The judge questioned. Sakura tried her best to straighten herself up. Stares were all upon us now; I didn't dare to turn behind in case I had a nervous hysteria too.
"Sakuraaa…" I shook her harder, only to make Sakura puke all over the bench. I may not swear that much at all, but right now I guess it was the appropriate time to do so.
"SHIT."
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I twiddled my thumbs as I waited outside the sick bay, having absolutely nothing to do at all. At the most I think the court case would have to be cancelled and postponed to another convenient timing I guess. I started to whistle aimlessly as I waited for Sakura. Everyone in the court started to panic, even the judge himself. Well I have to say he is a little on the senile side himself…
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"SHIT." I exclaimed and clasped my hands on my mouth by instinct whenever I swore. The whole courtroom was quiet for a moment, then loud arouses could be heard around the court room.
"Oh my gawd, that's disgusting!"
"Eww! She should have stayed at home instead!"
"Is she even worthy enough to be a lawyer?"
"Great I have to clean that up later…"
"WHAT IF SHE HAS AIDS?!"
"EVERYONE JUST SHUT UP!!" All heads turned to face at the fuming prosecution, flaring eyes and all. Stella poked him with the ball point pen repeatedly, probably signalling him to calm down. He heaved a great sigh, before continuing with a disinterested look.
"Would someone just take her to the sick bay…?" I immediately stood up awkwardly. Stares were upon me once again. I blushed slightly and half dragged half supported Sakura out. From the corner of my eye, I knew that Sasuke was casting a worried look at me.
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"Elsie right?" A chirpy voice rang throughout my ear drums. I turned and was surprised to find Stella, a small smile playing on her lips; eyes' casting her regular aura of defiance, in her hand was a small flask. I nodded in response and slightly adjusted my glasses.
"Urm…The judge told me that you were to take over the defence for the time being…" My eyes widened in surprise.
"But I'm just her apprentice!" I exclaimed. Stella tilted her head, giving me a sort of apologetic look.
"The judge's word is final." Stella said. "Anyway Sakura said that you could take over her place anytime, anywhere." I sighed and massage the area behind my eyes. Why does this have to happen to me? Stella grinned wickedly and slapped my back with accented force, causing me to nearly lose my balance.
"At least you get to have some of the action right?" Stella pouted slightly again. "Onii-san would never let me take his place…" Stella rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.
"You're Elsie right?" I nodded nervously and started to observe the background behind the girl. Stella then handed the flask to me. I then discovered that there was a small note tagged on the side.
"Sasuke said to give this to you…It's strange how he would give up his honey water to the defence…" She paused as if to ponder over the situation, then waved her hand at me.
"Well I guess I have to go now. Bye!" Before I could respond, she was off like the wind. I pulled off the note curiously and read the small post it. I smiled thinly and opened the flask to smell the wafting flavour of honey before returning to the courtroom.
Elsie,
During court you just have to find contradictions in the witness' testimony. And basically deflect the prosecution's statements. I'm sure you should know that by now, but I guess if I were you, I would have instantly went home and ditched the court case. And risk getting fired. I'll try to go easy on you. But don't expect me to go soft!
Sasuke.
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Oh dear…I didn't write that much for this chapter…Expect more in the next instalment XD. Urm…Stella's just there for kicks X3…BEHOLD! A TSUN! Oh and Sasuke's OOCness has an explaination behind…It'll be explain further in the story. Please review!