Turnabout Innocence

by zara2148

Kink meme prompt. Remember in 1-2 when Phoenix was accused of Mia's murder? If he'd actually been convicted, there would have been nobody to defend Edgey in 1-4! Phoenix and Edgeworth as cellmates on death row. Now a drabble series, with actual plot!

10. Trial Start

Trial Start

"Phoenix Wright. Now where have I heard that name before?" The judge absently tapped his gavel against the podium. "Wright… Wright… oh! Weren't you that defense attorney found guilty of murder?"

"…yes, Your Honor. I was – er, am."

The judge shook his head. "A terrible tragedy that was."

Does he mean the murder or that I was convicted?

"Well if both sides are ready, then let the trial commenc- Good lord!" What little composure the judge had quickly left him. "Is that you, Prosecutor Edgeworth? What are you doing here, in the defense bench no less?"

"…enjoying the view, Your Honor."