Author's Notes: I decided, new day, fresh sart. I hope you enjoy the less serious change of pace.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Ace Attorney series, Capcom, or any characters in any of their games.

April 22, 6:03 AM

Fey Manor - ?

Kay knew from the conversations she had the previous evening that the Fey family was hiding something, and she wanted to know what that something was. She got up early, changed into her dark blue stealth costume, and silently walked through the magnificent palace, but the only gem she wanted to steal was information for the public, as usual.

She had used little thief to scout the area, and where the important "plans" were. She carefully walked through the silent, dark, huge empty rooms. However...

Crash!

Pearl Fey was also up early, for a different reason. To tell the elders about Maya's affection for Phoenix. She didn't notice the invisible Yatagarasu, and ran straight into her.

"Kay, what are you doing up so early, and in the ninja coz-puh-lay?" Pearl asked, still getting a grip on popular culture, which she had absolutely no interest in whatsoever.

Kay replied "how has the great thief Yatagarasu been caught in the act? Th-this is i-impossible. How?" Pearl responded with "leaking info? Feel free to. We could do with the free P.R."

Kay then continued with Pearl, idly chatting about their lives on the fringes of society. Pearl quickly guided Kay to the area with all the top-secret documents, and stated that Kay could "look at all you[she] like[d], it's all non-corrupt good stuff so I have nothing to be afraid of! Also: if you do find something corrupt, make sure to pin it on the whole Fey family, not just me, I don't like the idea of the lack of freedom involved with the master's throne."

Kay acknowledged that this "explained the fact you want Phoenix and Maya together." Because, if they have a daughter (other than Trucy, non-spirit mediums don't count). Pearl would no longer be next in line for master when someone actually manages to kill Maya.

Attempts to kill Maya: I (Redd White), II (Morgan Fey + Mimi Miney), III (Shelly De Killer), IV (Inquisitor Barhnam), V (Espella Cantabella (if by accident)), VI (Pearl Fey (accident)) VII (Morgan Fey + Dahlia Hawthorne), VIII (Godot + Dahlia Hawthorne), IX (Maya's own burger eating habits), plus however many there were in the 9 intervening years between Trials+Tribulations and this story...

How on earth is she still alive? Channelling herself whenever she "dies", or is there a protection gem in her necklace? Oh, wait, she's invincible (in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3).

Anyway, unbeatable Maya aside, Kay was busy looking through secret plans, but then decided they were all good ideas and thus not worth making a fuss about. There seemed to be a lot on being heroic, and then making the world know to give PR. They can then use this recognition for more authority over the world. That was the motif, anyway

She moved from plan, to blueprint, to idea, and found nothing that she could be bothered to make public. (This "Pearl" is completely right. This place is absolutely sinless!) She then found an article on a rare plant Pearl had found in her 4000 square-km garden.

Binding Tulip details added to the pocket... I mean court record.

Evidence - Binding Tulip details (Type: documents) "I found this while looking for a secret to leak, It claims that if a couple agree to bash the twin heads together, even their spirits will fuse. It 'causes a more true love than any fairy tale can hope to portray'. Seems interesting."

(Wait, Pearl had to run experiments to find this stuff out, right? How did she know about spirit fusion. Did she kill the couples and try using a spirit technique on them?)

April 22, 6:15 AM

Fey Manor - Elders' quarters

Pearl, now focused on her own evil plan, decided to visit the elders. She spotted the three woken elders, Bethan, Lauren, and Morgan. She decided that telling Morgan would just dump her with another assassination plot, and Bethan would just try to call her bluff. Her only option was Lauren.

"Mystic Lauren? I have some news for you."

Lauren decided she had to know... Why Pearl was up so early.

"Mystic Pearl, why are you awake so early in the night?" Lauren clearly hadn't quite gotten up yet, and her voice slurred. Pearl then went hyper. "Mystic Maya. She may have found a special someone!"

Lauren then got notably more exited, and awake. "Th-the main family line can continue? Who is Mystic Maya fancying? Mystic Pearl, don't hold me in suspense! Tell me!" She was now bouncing with excitement at the potential continuation of the main family line.

"It may be hard to persuade him, but the special someone is Mr. Nick. I was right all along! Maya seemed extremely open to give Mr. Nick huge cuddles! She probably just isn't willing to admit she was wrong over all these years. Now all I need to do is get a binding tulip to seal the deal."

Lauren then jumped for joy and ran, screaming in delight, to tell the other elders the good news. Pearl felt a smug grin consume her lips, as she proudly strolled back to her own room, knowing the damage had finally been done.

(A decade, a whole decade. I finally get to bring Mr. Nick and Mystic Maya to a perfect love. This was more than worth the wait, hardships, slaps, murder, and constant pressure. YAY!)

She then returned to the small wilderness known as her own room.

April 22 7:15 AM

Master's bedroom

(Urgh. What's with all the ruckus? Can I get any sleep, even on my days off? Might as well check what the problem is.) Maya opened her eyes to see the elders, Pearl, and some of the servants bouncing with joy. Morgan looked absolutely furious at the celebration.

(Oh no. Pearly has probably gone and told the elders that me and Nick are supposed to be together. I also think that my new "friends" aren't going to help me either. I guess I could escape a conversation by channelling sis... But i can only do that so many times before my spiritual energy runs out. This is going to take some serious wriggling out of.

Anyway, I want my revenge on Pearl for this. She needs the lesson. Unfortunately she'd kill me before I get the chance to kill her, and it would take 20 years for her to be forced into master if I try to play dead. Also: if I dump her with master's responsibilities, I lose master's rights. I might need some help here...)

Beside Maya was a tulip, and the still sleeping Phoenix Wright. Luckily it wasn't quite the same bed.

Phoenix then began to wake up. (So much noise. Can't sleep any longer. What's going on? Why am I in the wrong room? Why is there a Tulip and then Ms. Eat-all to my right? I think I know who to blame for this. Pearls, I will get my sweet revenge for a decade of pressure, just you wait!)

He then got from lying to sitting, still in a bit of a daze. He then saw the party going on around him, and cringed. (Pearls, you have a lot of explaining to do. Please don't force me with Maya. Can someone, anyone, help? I don't care if they're evil, I just NEED HELP!)

His prayer was not answered. He stood up, and tried to leave the room. He was blocked by the sea of people, and punished with a mega-painful slap combo from Pearl. (Not trying that one again.)

Maya sat up, and realised the situation wasn't just a horrifying nightmare. If it was, there would be at least ten murders she'd be framed for by now. She now heard the horrifying noises coming from the elders' mouths. "Who knew she was in love with Phoenix all along?" "That'll explain the lack of men able to seduce her, she was already taken!"

Pearl then held a smug grin, and addressed the elders with "I told you so."

Eventually, the others got up, and saw the ruckus going on after walking towards the noise. Trucy thought about being nice to her dad, and distracting everyone with a miracle, but then thought twice as the temptation of an adoptive mother got the better of her.

Athena picked up immense levels of joy in everyone... Except Morgan (anger), Phoenix (fear), Maya (also fear), and Apollo (anger).

Apollo was annoyed at everyone, because his bracelet was reacting (to Phoenix's fear), so he decided to cheer himself up by jokingly dancing in the crowd. He then realised what the party was about, Phoenix and Maya together. Apollo had a smug grin (I knew the boss was hiding something big, I guess the secret's out now.)

To be continued (or something else that makes an unnecessary cliffhanger)

Author's Notes: I just thought this would be a good point to add a chapter break, it gives a bit of suspense before Maya's upcoming revenge comes into action...