Author's Note: Sorry for keeping everyone on edge all this time! Exam week hit me hard, so I wasn't able to write anything. But here you go!
Disclaimer: No, I do not own the Ace Attorney series. Wish I did, thoug--*shot*
Maya and Pearl were in Phoenix's office, busying themselves with getting ready for the wedding. They were dolling themselves up in the rather cramped bathroom, with all the makeup components scattered all over the place--some on the floor, some on the sink, and some in the shower. It was an almost complete mess, but they obviously didn't mind because the more pressing matter of looking great for Nick's wedding was what they had their focus on.
Pearl was chosen by Nick himself to be the flower girl for their wedding. She didn't like the idea of supporting the wedding at first, seeing as she really thought that Phoenix and Maya were born for each other. But, being the more mature girl she is now, Pearl quickly realized that Mr. Nick's happiness should be hers, as well, and when she saw how happy Maya was for Nick, she saw that it was for the best.
Pearl was getting her makeup done by Maya, when she suddenly spoke up.
"Mystic Maya, why are you happy that Mr. Nick is getting married to Iris...?"
"Why would I not be happy, Pearly?! Nick's getting married to the woman he LOVES. If she makes him that happy, then she makes me happy, as well! I think it's absolutely beautiful that they're tying the knot. The thought of it makes me as happy as Mega Burger Monday down at the joint! Heh, heh."
"Oh, I see! That makes me really happy for you, too, and for Mr. Nick. I think I could get used to seeing he and Iris being lovey-dovey together!" Pearl smiled widely after her sentence.
"That's the spirit, Pearly! Now, hold still while I do your hair."
Maya styled Pearl's hair into the usual double loop, but instead of an ordinary clip, she put one with an iris flower shaped sequin in between the point where the loops met. It was to be symbolic of Pearl's role as flower girl, and of hoping that she and Iris would develop a strong bond as sisters.
"Look in the mirror, Pearly! You look a-d-orable!" squealed Maya.
"Thank you, Mystic Maya! Let's put my gown on already!"
Pearl eagerly took her gown hanging from the shower curtain rod. It had a yellow color to it, which represented Pearl's childlike exuberance. Small crystals rounded the waistline, and the bottom bloomed out like a flower. It was a perfectly fitting dress for a sweet little girl like her.
"Okay, hold still now, Pearly..." Maya began wrapping the gown around Pearl's body, and zipped the back up.
"There we go. You look so cute in that dress!" Maya couldn't help but feel a tingle run down her spine as she laid eyes on Pearl.
"You should get into your outfit, too, Mystic Maya! I bet you'll look lovely in it, just like me!"
"Oh, yes, yes! Wait here, Pearly. I'll just go outside to put it on."
Maya went outside to the main office where her dress hung on a rack. It was a more formal take on her usual garb, with all the elegance to be expected from a wedding outfit made by some of the world's best tailors. It had the original robe's image, with the shoulder line cut off, and the waist area fashioned to fit Maya's subtle curves better.
As she slowly put it on, Maya began to cry. They, of course, were nowhere near tears of sadness.
"I can't believe Nick has grown up this much... I'm really happy for him. I hope he treats Iris well, too..."
Wiping her tears off, she began to walk back to the bathroom. Pearl could not help but widen her eyes after seeing Maya.
"You look so beautiful, Mystic Maya..." Pearl posed with her hands on her face, with tears welling up in her eyes.
"Thanks, Pearly. Now, come on, let's board the train or we'll be late!"