Unthinkable Turnabout
A Phoenix Wright Fan Fiction
Rated: T for Violence and Some Language
Summary: When the Wright and Co. Law Offices go up and flames and Phoenix is seemingly killed, his friends must seek the truth as well as defend an old foe who is wrongfully accused.
Part 11: The Devil Went To The Courthouse
December 26th, 2019
11:00 AM
Courthouse No. 3
Once everything had calmed down Nick moved to the Defense's bench, once there Mia handed him her attorney's badge since he couldn't get his back at the moment because it was evidence. Nick smiled at her.
"It was great to see you in court again Chief."
Mia smiled back.
"It felt great to be sitting on the bench again, but Pearl is getting tired...so I hand the reins of defense to you."
Nick nodded and watched as Mia left the courtroom. The Judge tapped his gavel a few times.
"You will be taking Miss Fey's place Mr. Wright?"
Nick nodded.
"I may be a mess at the moment your honor but I'm more than capable of wrapping this trial up."
The Judge nodded.
"Very well...although I do not see the point of prolonging this trial any further since you are alive and well."
Nick shook his head.
"I'm afraid its not over yet Your Honor, even though I am alive a man did lose his life that day."
The Judge hesitated for a moment but then nodded again.
"Very well Mr. Wright. Could you shed some light on what really happened that night?"
Nick nodded again.
"Not only that...I can provide information on the real culprit behind this."
The Judge tapped his gavel.
"Very well, if you will Mr. Wright please take the witness stand."
Nick did as told, as he did Pearl came back over to the Defense's bench after stopping her channeling of Mia and changing back into her Spirit Medium clothes. Edgeworth cleared his throat.
"Alright then Wright, tell us exactly what happened that night."
Nick nodded.
"It was about 9 pm, I had turned in for the night after taking Maya and Pearl to the train station. I was about half-asleep when I saw Von Karma burst into my office...he had a cloth and a bottle of chloroform with him. I never got the chance to defend myself as he placed the cloth over my mouth and nose until I passed out. That was the last thing I remember that night."
The Judge closed his eyes for a moment.
"So that's what happened...well since the defense cannot cross-examine itself I suppose I'll leave it up to you Mr. Edgeworth."
Edgeworth nodded.
"Gladly, your honor."
Edgeworth looked at Wright.
"I don't see any glaring contradictions in your testimony Wright...except for one."
Nick blinked a few times.
"What are you talking about Edgeworth?"
Edgeworth waved his finger to his brow, one of Edgeworth's many mannerisms.
"The Von Karma on trial here is not a he its a she."
Nick sweatdropped but then shook his head.
"When I said Von Karma...I did not mean Franziska."
Edgeworth's eyes widened.
"What?!"
The Judge also looked shocked.
"There's ANOTHER Von Karma?!"
Nick nodded.
"You all know him very well...in fact it was only 2 years ago that he sat in your exact same chair Edgeworth when you were put on trial."
Edgeworth felt as if he had been slapped in the face at the mention of the person Nick was referring too, he clenched his fists tightly.
"Manfried Von Karma..."
Nick nodded.
"The same."
The Judge's eyes widened.
"But...Von Karma was given a life sentence 2 years ago! How could he have done this?!"
Nick shook his head.
"I don't think I'm the one you should be asking that...isn't that right...Mr. Youngblood?"
Youngblood who was now sitting in the audience's eyes widened. The Judge looked perplexed.
"What does Mr. Youngblood have to do with this?"
Nick smiled.
"I'm glad you asked, you see as I'm sure he's already told you Youngblood's store is across the street from mine. He had a front row ticket to see the show and yet he didn't do anything. Why you may ask?..."
Nick pointed at Youngblood.
"Because he is an accomplice to Von Karma!"
Youngblood grit his teeth.
"THAT'S A LIE! HE TOLD ME HE WOULD BURN DOWN MY STORE IF I SAID ANYTHING!"
He didn't realize at first what he just let slip, a hush fell over the court.
"WHAT IS EVERYONE LOOKING AT?!"
Nick smiled again.
"You just admitted to seeing Manfried Von Karma Mr. Youngblood."
Youngblood's eyes widened.
"No...no I..."
A great commotion started. The Judge banged his gavel three times.
"Order! ORDER I SAY! What is the meaning of this Mr. Youngblood?!"
Youngblood was sweating bullets.
"I...I uh..."
It was then that suddenly a loud bang was heard, after a few moments of silence Youngblood looked down at his hands they were soaked in his blood. He then slumped over and fell to the ground, causing the audience to panic. Behind him, stood Shelley De Killer bleeding from the forehead and mouth, his monacle destroyed and his clothes ripped, a pistol in hand.
"I'm sorry to interrupt."
To Be Continued
Next Time: Part 12: The Prosecution Rests
