And here, at last, is the conclusion to Prosecutor Apollo's side of the story. I know the ending may be rather abrupt but I do need to focus on Defense Attorney Apollo's story now and also that's where things actually become revealed and answers become clearer. I will be posting up the flashback scene eventually along with a new one already decided upon that connects with the AU timeline(which I'm altering the time of one major trial for this flashback but will try to make sure the AU timeline has the trials follow the same times(meaning the day and year a trial or critical event occurs in one timeline will almost completely mirror itself in the other timeline with the exception of definitely this one tiny little altercation). I am only doing this because again Franziska is only known to have appeared in the US for three specific chunks of her life(her vacation in Investigations, JFA, and TaT) and since she doesn't show any signs of being in America in the in-between stages of those first two time periods I have to assume she remained in Europe during those times. And Apollo's return to America is so close by only being one year apart that's not really a massive stretch to change it from him being 9 to him being 8(the age difference will not be affected whatsoever and has no effect on the time when Apollo goes to America or when Franziska goes to America those are set in stone by the timeline) while Franziska will be 13 at the time of the trial due to this solution. Anyways... If you have any comments, likes, dislikes, favorites, etc., please feel free to review and let me know. Enjoy. C: Also don't forget read the chapters in order or you'll be confused!

Location: Courtroom #6

Time: 12:00PM

Trial Later

After an uneventful lunch with me trying to relax while watching Trucy's tricks(she's amazing with those sleights of hand moves), everyone was back in place for the trial to reconvene.

"Let the trial of Miss Erika Yung. I trust the defense and prosecution are ready to continue." Franziska and I both nodded with confirming yeses and the judge continued. Still feel like I'm doomed but might as well go down fighting.

"Very well. The prosecution may begin." the judge stated.

"Just before our break, the defense proved that the time of death was inaccurate due to Miss Sunday's outdated watches making it possible for another person to commit the crime." Franziska began but instantly struck her signature pose only without a whip in hand. "However, the prosecution calls Miss Vera Winters to the stand to prove this is impossible.

"Very well. Bailiff summon the witness to the stand." the judge replied smoothly.

After a moment, the blond-blue eyed southern came out. She was wearing a female riding outfit with an old fashioned riding whip in hand. Her hands wore leather patterned gloves and her boots clicked with the loud sound of her heels. Overall, she looked rather intimidating in her costume except her face seemed kind and warm despite the bandage and the fact her mood didn't radiate in her eyes.

"Witness state your name and occupation," Franziska muttered dully.

"Vera Winters, and sugar I'm a Junior at the University of New Orleans. I came with Dr. Summers and professor Sunday on this multicultural movement. I currently study literature and writing at the university as it's number one student." she stated proudly. I don't know why but she's giving me a bad vibe.

"Oh, my. You seem very sweet. What is the witness to testify?" the judge asked Franziska.

"She was on campus all day. She'll tell us if she saw anyone moving suspiciously that day." Franziska stated.

"Very well. Please tell us about the student movement on the night of the murder."

"It would be my pleasure," she stated but it seemed too forceful to be real. I wonder if Eleanor's minx comment is correct? Maybe she doesn't like foreigners.

Witness Testimony: On Campus

I was on campus all day with a cold. No one acted suspiciously that day.

Around 9:30 pm, everyone was on campus and accounted for.

No one visited Miss Summers and everyone loved her.

I can't think of any reason why anyone would want her dead.

I grabbed my wrist in a quick reflex. Even without my bracelet, I could tell she lied in the last two lines.

"Everything okay, Polly?" Trucy asked worriedly.

"Nothing, I noticed she started flicking that whip every time she testified. She's lying the whole way through." I muttered. Some witness looks like I'll have to break her.

"Mr. Justice, you may begin your cross-examination." the judge yelled.

Before Vera spoke again, I already yelled out. "Objection!" shocking everyone to silence as I pointed at her. "Miss Winters you just lied. Miss Sunday already testified that you visited her that day!" I yelled but the witness only smiled lightly.

"Oh please. I visited her for like 10mins. And went right back, I did not go anywhere near the crime scene," she stated. Okay, I can't prove it without evidence and the only thing that might work is those gloves and whip.

"Then I'm sure you won't mind if we check those gloves and whip of yours?" I asked thinking quick and hard.

"Whatever for?" she replied still smiling that strange smile.

"Oh please, Mr. Justice. I know what you're going to suggest. Is this witness the killer? How naive." Franziska muttered.

"Um, I just wanted to see if those patterns matched the ones found at the crime scene," I replied. But if Miss Yung is innocent then is she?

"I see no reason to comply. Besides even if I was in Miss Sunday's room or these objects were used to help kill Miss Summers, this proves nothing. I leave this stuff alone all the time. Anyone could have taken it?" she replied. Ugh, what do I do?

"Then why lie? You were there at the hotel at least once that day. How do we even know you were in your room?" I yelled. This foolish fool looks so ridiculous right now I don't even need to bother objecting. There will be a nice fire after the defense crashes and burns.

"Evidence is everything in court, right Mr. Thyme? Then you must present some evidence to prove I was there," she replied looking smug. That seems familiar…..

"Yes, that is correct young lady. Do you have any evidence, Mr. Justice? Otherwise, Miss Winters statements are not contradictory." the judge stated and I gulped.

Do I have any evidence? How am I supposed to solve this mystery? There is not enough information and info that might work is being withheld…. Wait, maybe that's the solution.

I went back to my evidence and reviewed it noticing something that might work. I grimaced because this was a long-shot. I have never tried bluffing but here goes.

"The fact that Miss Sunday stated with certainty you were at the crime scene two hours before the crime prove you were at the crime scene!" I yelled the court moving into a frenzy and I noticed Winter being slightly nervous at that.

"So what? Mr. Justice, she was at the crime scene before the crime. That changes nothing." Franziska yelled.

I frowned concentrating. What am I going to do, this trial won't work unless I can get info. Out of Miss Sunday and I need evidence to support my theory….. That woman mentioned a defendant, killer, and a witness. If I believe what she said, then does that mean? I stared at Vera Winters, she's the killer!

"It appears we are at a stalemate. The defense cannot prove that the witness has anything to do with the crime…."

"Objection," I yelled not thinking about it. "I do have evidence. Evidence that may prove who killed Miss Summers."

"Hah. Then, Mr. Justice, I call your bluff. There is no evidence." Franziska finally spoke up looking smug. "This witness is not a liar and you are wasting the court's time."

"Miss von Karma, for shame. You do know that the university is only a few minutes away from the hotel. You have no evidence to support this witness's innocence but I have evidence or the lack of it to verify she may not have be as sweet as she seems." I stated.

"Fine then. I enjoy a dog struggling to win. Tell us and I'll finish you off here and now. What evidence can link Miss Winters to the crime?"

"Take that! Based on the fact that her papers were rifled and her laptop erased, someone wanted Miss Summers's documents gone. The only person that could have wanted those gone was a student that's why…." I breathed in knowing there was no turning back. My first bluff. Whoever that mystery woman was…. I'll trust you. The only way to win this trial is to give something I barely have so I'll do it. Let's see what happens.

"The Defense wishes to indict you as Miss Summers real killer!" pure silence rang out from the statement but I could see the witness looking very smug and that familiar smile. Then the crowd went crazy in surprise. That's the smile of a killer!

I was right?! Thank you whoever you were mystery woman. Now I feel like I can win this trial. I'll prosecute that racist southern straight to hell for what she did!

All of a sudden a grin reached my lips and all this stress faded away. For once, I actually had confidence in my ability to win this case. I knew now without a doubt that Miss Yung was innocent. I could see that she was the real killer and now is the time to prove it.

What just happened? One second he's falling apart and now he seems so reassured. I feel so strange like I'm now about to start losing… Nonsense, this more confident man will not defeat me or my name is not Franziska Von Karma.

"Wow, Polly that gave me whiplash," Trucy stated in shock. "But what just happened? One minute you seem unsure and now you look so confident I'm a little frightened!" she asked in confusion.

"Trucy, I'm a prosecutor. Do you know how many criminals I have successfully caught? Over 70 and all of them have that same confident smile right before they are caught red-handed and this witness is no different. Any faith I had in her as a witness was lost the instant she performed that one act! Now I'll prosecute her straight to the place she belongs." I stated smirking.

"Objection. To think such a foolish fool would go to such extremes to save their client. Your little accusation changes nothing because…" Franziska resumed her taunting position. "There are two critical flaws: one you have no evidence to the link the witness to the crime just as I can't prove she wasn't there and two no motive. Is that not so judge and witness?"

"She is right Mr. Justice if you can't prove those two points then I demand you retract your indictment or I'll have to end this trial with a guilty verdict for this ridiculous claim." the judge yelled and I literally began sweating. prove it first. Seriously am I the only one who saw that? Then again I have to prove this theory. Alright, then I will accept this challenge.

"The judge is right Mr. Justice. Can you prove I was there at the time of the crime? I won't deny I was there earlier but can you prove I was there at nine? And why would I want to kill my dear professor?" she slurred with pure arrogance.

"Then why don't we begin? Miss Winters, the defense has a simple question. Did you ever take a course with the victim or meet up with her before?"

"No, I never took any of Dr. Summer's courses until this semester. And I only meet her once when she was watching the department head demonstrate an advising. So looks like you have nothing on me." she replied smoothly.

"Then you leave me no choice," I replied glaring at her causing her to quiver under the stare.

"What?" she asked in confusion.

"Your honor. The defense would like Miss Eleanor Sunday to the take stand. I want her to testify about something she mentioned yesterday." I stated.

"Very well. Let's see you how far you'll struggle. The more you fight, the more satisfying it will be when you realize the inevitable."

"Since there are no objections, bailiff please bring Miss Sunday back to the stand." the judge banged his gavel and the bailiff went up to the galleries to escort Eleanor down to the witness stand.

After she returned, she smiled in confusion. "It is lovely you want me back Mr. Justice but I don't understand your motive."

"Simple. You stated yesterday there was another motive for someone to kill Dr. Summers, correct?" whispers came up in the gallery and Eleanor looked rather worried at the statement.

"Yes, that is correct but as I stated before I cannot disclose that information without proof and permission from a justice of the peace," she stated once more. The psyche locks appeared almost translucent despite me not showing the magatama.

"Well then. I think that your colleague's papers and computer being destroyed is more than enough evidence." I stated hoping it would work. Three psyche locks didn't even last as she stared in shock.

"Wait, why wasn't I told about this earlier?! Oh god, they seriously did it because of that?!" she said looking bewildered and almost in tears.

"Miss Sunday, are you alright?" the judge asked. "We can take a recess for you to calm down," he stated.

"Of course, she should have a break after all the prosecution will need to question her." Vera cunningly stated as she was being led away to a waiting chair.

"That won't be necessary." Eleanor cut it surprising Miss Winters. The final locks smashed within seconds.

"But didn't you state earlier that you need permission to speak about this subject?" Franziska replied causing confusion from the judge.

"Wait, you knew Miss Von Karma?" the judge replied in shock while the courtroom murmurs continued.

"Dah, but since there was no proof suggesting whatever Miss Sunday has been hiding was connected with the case, I saw no reason to drag it out of her. However, she has free will if she wishes to testify let her," she replied before returning to that same pose once more. "One new testimony will change nothing."

"Very well. Miss Sunday, please tell the court whatever it is you are hiding." the judge yelled banging his gavel.

"I'm so getting fired for this," Eleanor whispered. A fresh testimony lets see where it leads.