Turnabout Chemical-X Part 4

June 14, 10:57 A.M. District Court Lobby No.4

Buttercup, who Phoenix was talking to, along with Boomer beside her, said in anger "What?! You mean to tell me that Mojo and Princess set the whole thing up for us to be framed?!"

"That seems to be the picture here." Phoenix said. "But now that I know the truth, I will do whatever it takes to let it be known."

Boomer shook his head as he said with a low anger tone "That's just like Princess, always trying to make life miserable for us out of being mean and bratty!"

"I thought she hates you kids out of being rejected." Phoenix reminded.

"It's not our fault that she's too spoiled to be like us!" Buttercup justified.

"And she doesn't understand the title Rowdyruff Boys!" Brick said as well before he covered his eyes with the bill of his cap. "If only I knew that this was going to happen, Buttercup and Boomer getting accused for murder, I would've just said no and walked away."

"Hey, don't go beating yourself up, Brick. Princess may think she's got you trapped, but I'm sure that she will have the surprise of a life time."

Brick looked at Phoenix and smirked. "Hmm... I hope you're right, Mr. Wright. If you got anything that can point to either Mojo or Princess, that would be good enough for me."

They then noticed Mojo walking by. He over heard Brick and wasn't very happy about what he said one bit. 'It's... Mojo Jojo. I didn't know he just came in here.'

"So, this is what I, Mojo Jojo, you creator, gets for giving you boys life, giving you a purpose, and caring for you?! You wish that I will be sent away for murder?! If I were you kids, specifically one of you so to speak, I would be concerned of me, which I am because I am Mojo Jojo!"

Brick turned his back on Mojo and said "After you deceived us, after you used us, after you kept your origins and the girls' a secret from us, you expect us to be concerned for your well being?! Yeah right!"

Mojo became enraged and shouted "How dare you show disrespect to your father!"

Boomer then said to Mojo in a low angry tone "You may have created us, but you are a terrible father! Professor Utonium, the guy who accepted us even after what we did, is a far more better dad than you could ever hope to be!

Buttercup agreed with them as she said "If he were here right now, he would do whatever it takes to help prove us innocent and reel you in Justice's basket! You and Princess are no different! You've always tricked people to do your dirty work, just like you tricked me, Blossom and Bubbles into building your lab!"

Things were quiet with Phoenix feeling a bit awkward. 'Wow, Mojo was that bad of a father? I'm not really sure who I should feel sorry for, him or the kids.'

Mojo narrowed his head away with his hands behind his back and said "So either way, you would be happy that I am put away. So be it! But if I were you brats, I should be thankful of a certain someone for existing the way I am!"

"Just get out of here!" Buttercup shouted angrily.

"Bah!" Mojo shunned the children and walked away.

'Well, that was awkward. I don't think I really care if Mojo is the culprit or not as long as I bring out the truth in all of this.'

"Mr. Wright!" Blossom greeted running up to him.

"Blossom!" Phoenix then saw Butch and Bunny come in after Blossom. "Butch, Bubbles and Bunny too. Are you kids here to see the trail?"

"Well duh! Our bro and sis' lives are at stake! We want to be sure that you don't screw up after coming this far!" Butch warned.

"Butch, don't be like that. It's not very nice!" Bunny said sternly.

Bubbles then went up to Phoenix and said "Good morning, Mr. Wright! Did you get a good night sleep?"

"More or less." Said Phoenix.

"Oh, good! I'm really looking forward in seeing what you do today!" Bubbles exclaimed. "Brick, you better pay attention to Mr. Blazing Bird if you're gonna be a lawyer like him someday!"

Brick covered his face with the bill of his hat in embarrassment. "Do you really have to bring that up, Bubbles...?"

"There's nothing wrong with wanting to be a lawyer." Said Phoenix. "I think the way your sister supports you in your desires is quite adorable.

Brick rolled his eyes and said "Yeah, she's adorable, and annoying."

'I never thought I see the day where I meet someone more cheerful than Pearls, but here it is.' Phoenix then felt a sharp pain on his forearm. "Yeouch!" 'Oh let me guess... I don't even have to look... Ms. Von Karma has entered the building...'

Franziska approached Phoenix with a death glare saying "Mr. Wright, what do you think you're doing talking to my witness?!"

'Actually, she was talking to me first.'

"Oh, hi Ms. Bon Carpet!" Bubbles said cheerfully.

Franziska cringed and then corrected "It's Von Karma, young lady! Remember it!"

Bubbles' smile disappeared as she looked up with a non existing finger on her chin. "Oh. Sorry. You just have a funny name."

Franziska was dumbfounded and embarrassed of what she just heard. Phoenix smiled at this saying 'Wow, I can't believe someone other than me made a fool out of the most fierce prosecutor in court.' Franziska then whipped Phoenix after seeing Phoenix's smile. "Yeow!" 'Why did she whip me? I'm not the one talking about her name!'

"Wipe that smug grin off of your face, Phoenix Wright!" Franziska then pointed at Phoenix saying "This here witness may look like a perfect example of fools, but her habit of telling the truth will assure your defeat! That is a promise!"

Phoenix then looked at Blossom and said "Uh... question? Is it true what Von Karma said, about Bubbles... 'habit?'"

Blossom rubbed her neck and said "Uh... Yeah, Bubbles never lies. She's not the usual type to keep secrets."

"Which is why we never got her involved, along with Bunny." Butch added.

'I guess I spoke too soon when I said I'll get this case under wraps when suddenly there is someone that might make things a bit more difficult than I thought.'

"Mr. Wright? Are you okay?"

"Uh... Yeah. I'll be alright. Don't worry. I'll just have to find whatever I can in Bubbles' story that might help us."

"You know, Bubbles might not like anyone telling her she's wrong." Boomer warned.

"I agree, Bubbles can be very sensitive with things like this." Bunny added.

'So I have to be careful with telling Bubbles what she didn't see. Great, this part of the trail is going to be more complicated than I thought it would.'

June 14, 11:00 District Courtroom No.4

Everyone in the courtroom quieted down as the Judge announced "Court will now reconvene from yesterday's trail."

"The prosecution is ready, your honor."

"The defense is ready, your honor."

"Now then, from yesterday, we have learned that there is a possibility of another break in by Mojo Jojo, who is also taking care of the children." The Judge mentioned. "And the only proof is this foot print in the soil."

"It is nothing more but a theory that Mojo is another suspect. However I would like to see how far the defense will go before his logic is proven inaccurate." Franziska said waving a taunting finger.

'Ngh! She's right. It is just a theory that Mojo could be the culprit. I better be careful with this.'

"Is there any other evidence that proves the new suspect was there?" The Judge asked.

"Sadly for the prosecution, yes. Detective Gumshoe searched the Morbucks House and brought me these boots with the bottom covered in mud." Franziska informed as she presented the boots. "And they happen to belong to Mojo Jojo himself."

"I see. The court accepts these boots as evidence. Now then, I was told that there is also a witness who claims that she had seen some unusual things?"

"Yes, your honor. She says that before she went to bed she had seen Mojo sneaking about in the halls and then hearing a motor noise."

"A motor noise? You mean to say that Mojo was using on oporating vehicle?"

"I believe anyone could clearly see that, Mr. Wright. You of all people should know." Franziska taunted.

Phoenix made an embarrassed and annoyed expression thinking 'Ngh! It was just a simple question, von Karma...! You didn't have to call me a fool about it...!'

"May this said witness come up to the stand, please?"

Phoenix looked over at Blossom who appeared a bit nervous. 'Blossom seems very nervous about this. I'm feeling uneasy myself.'

Bubbles happily skipped to the stand and said "Hi everybody! I'm Bubbles! Bubbles Utonium! I'm a student at the Pokey Oaks Elementary School and I'm also a Powerpuff Girl!"

Franziska flinched in distraught as she said "I-I didn't even ask you to state your name and occupation! How dare you speak without permission!"

Bubbles gasped at her mistake and then looked guilty. "Oh. Oops. Sorry."

Franziska let out a sigh and said "Never mind. At least it is taken care of."

The Judge seemed rather happy in meeting Bubbles. "My goodness, aren't you the most adorable thing I've ever seen!"

Bubbles giggled as she said in modesty "Thank you, Mr. Judge."

"Now Bubbles, do you remember what you have told me?" Franziska asked.

Bubbles smiled and said "Yup! I remembered me telling you that there is no way Butterup and Boomer are guilty of anything and that I told you about how Princess joined me and my brothers and sisters over at a tea party, and how Buttercup cooked for us instead of Mojo because his cooking is 'Blagh!'"

Franziska slamed a fist down in agiteded frustration and demanded "I don't mean any of that! I meant what happened the night of the murder!"

Bubbles held a finger to her chin in realization. "Oh... Okay. Why didn't you say so?"

"Witness, I've been told that you have seen something unusual that night?" The Juge asked.

Bubbles nodded her head and said "Yup! I remember it so vividly! I saw Mojo sneak out of bed and down the hall! I wasn't sure what was going on, but he looked pretty nervous."

"Bubbles, kindly tell the court of what you witnessed." Franziska requested.

"Well, it was at bedtime, Mr. Court..."

Franziska then corrected Bubbles. "Young lady, you will address the judge as 'your honor!'"

"Well, it was at bedtime, my honor..."

"YOUR honor! Not my honor, you fool!" Franziska said in frustration.

"Why? You don't like him?"

Franziska grumbled and then lashed her whip at Phoenix. "Gah!" 'Why are you getting me? I didn't call forth the witness here!'

"Ahem, allow the witness to proceed to her testimony, the court understands her." The Judge said.

"Thanks, Mr. Judge! You're really nice!" Bubbles said making the Judge look at her dumbfounded.

Testimony: Before Bedtime

Bubbles: I was on my way to bed when I saw Mojo Jojo, our babysitter walk out of his room and down the hall. I think he was out to get a late night snack. Then I went to bed with Bunny at 10:19 when I heard a car noise. I looked out the window and saw a car drive down the hill. I then heard it again at 10:27 and saw the car drive into the garage.

"A car drove out the gate and came back minutes later? You don't suppose Mojo Jojo was that driver?" The Judge asked.

"Mm-Hmm! That's exactly what happened." Bubbles exclaimed cheerfully before she held a finger to her chin. "Though I'm not really sure that Mojo is the driver."

'Bubbles doesn't seem very certain about Mojo driving away from the house. This could be bad for the oppression that Mojo was there at the museum.'

"Mr. Wright, don't forget to not be too harsh. Bubbles can be a bit sensitive when it comes to being told off." Blossom informed.

"A-alright. I'll try not to upset her." 'This wouldn't be the first time I cross-examined a kid and be told to go easy.'

Cross-Examination: Before Bedtime

Bubbles: I was on my way to bed when I saw Mojo Jojo, our babysitter walk out of his room and down the hall.

HOLD IT!

"Which direction was Mojo going, exactly?" Phoenix asked.

"Well, the guest room me and Bunny stay in is right of the house at the second floor. Mojo's room was across the way, so I would say he was going west."

"Didn't you ask why he was up so late at all?" Phoenix asked seriously which made Bubbles held her stuffed octopus tight against her chest and start to tear up feeling guilty. Phoenix flinched and quickly said "Gah! W-wait, wait! I-I'm sorry, Bubbles! Don't cry, please! I didn't mean to sound so strict."

Bubbles sucked up the tears with a sniffle and said "Okay."

'Oh that was too close...'

"Nice save, Mr. Wright. But I think you should be more careful in the future." Blossom informed.

"I'll try. Bubbles, did he see you and explain what he was doing?"

"Not really. He just walked by me without saying a word. Except for 'you should be in bed, Bubbles of the accursed Powerpuff girls!' So I went and did what he said."

'Wow, even when babysitting he still calls them vain things to these kids? Talk about staying true to what people deem you to be.'

"In other words he did not explain what he was doing." Franziska added.

"Yeah, I am curious as to what he was doing that night."

Bubbles: I think he was out to get a late night snack.

HOLD IT!

"You... Really think he went for a midnight snack?"

"Sure. He usually goes for some banana sundae. Mmmm... Delicious."

"Um... Okay then. Please continue."

Bubbles: Then I went to bed with Bunny at 10:19 when I heard a car noise.I looked out the window and saw a car drive down the hill.

HOLD IT!

"So you saw a car drive down the hill? What did the vehicle look like?"

"I don't really know, it was too dark for me to tell. But I did see someone walk from the fountain to the car before it drove off."

"And you couldn't make out who that person was, either?"

"Yup. I saw that person get in on the passenger side, though. I thought it was kind of weird."

'I wonder, could this piece of information be important?' Phoenix thought as he slammed his hands down and said "Your honor! I believe this piece of information is very relevant to this case!"

"Really? How so, Mr. Wright?" The Judge asked curiously.

'I have to be careful not to say anything that won't make upset Bubbles.' "Bubbles, I think I know exactly what Mojo was doing that night."

Bubbles made a surprised expression and asked "Really? What was it?"

"I believe that right when you went to bed, Mojo was waiting outside by the fountain in the front courtyard. So the vehicle you just heard drove up by the curve and Mojo walked right in side."

Fransizka smiled at this as she said "So in other words, Mr Mojo Jojo had an accomplice aiding him."

Phoenix nodded his head and said "Yes, that is my theory." 'Why is Fransizka smiling like that? Could she have known something about this?'

"I'm afraid I disagree, Mr. Wright."

'Since when have you ever agreed with me on anything?'

"For you see, we have footage of the drive in the night of the murder." Franziska explained.

Phoenix flinched in surprise of hearing this. "Wh-What?!"

"You hadn't notice, did you Mr. Wright?" Franziska asked tauntingly. "The Morebucks Home had security all over the outside. And as this witness had claimed, Mojo was seen walking into the vehicle."

"Bailiff, bring forth once again the monitor at once!" The Judge requested as the video monitor was brought to the room and reviewed the tape to see the front courtyard where a short shadow figure standing near the lake when a car drove by from the right view of the camera and the figure walked inside the vehicle before it drove down past the gates.

The tape was paused as the Judge said "Try fast forwarding to when it returned." The tape fast forward to when the vehicle returned without letting the figure out. "Hm... It appears as though the figure did not exit the vehicle at the outside."

"Ergo, we would assume that Mojo Jojo exited the vehicle inside the garage when he returned.

"Indeed it would seem? But who was the driver, need I ask?"

"I believe if we have Mojo Jojo tell us himself, we will find out." Franziska suggested which made Blossom look nervous with guilt.

'Blossom looks uneasy about this. I wonder if it's because she was in the vehicle as well.'

Mojo took the stand as Franziska said "Mr. Jojo, as you are aware we have just seen a video footage of you leaving the mansion via vehicle."

Mojo remained silenced for a brief moment as he said "Yes. I am aware."

"Then was it or was it not true of what the witness had claimed?"

"Yes. It is what the witness, namely Bubbles Utonium of the Powerpuff Girls who I had run into the night of the murder of Wuzzy LAAAAAAAGH!" Mojo was whipped by Franziska for talking to much.

"I only asked for a small answer, not a full description of what you are recurring to, witness!" Franziska informed sternly.

Mojo cringed as he answered "Yes it is as she said!"

"Can you explain to us who the driver of that vehicle was?" The Judge asked.

"It was one of my ex-sons, Butch Jojo of the Rowdyruff Boys!" Mojo answered

Phoenix flinched in surprise again. "What?! It was Butch?!"

The jury was rambling in confusion as the judge slammed his gavel. "W-wait! Butch Jojo? But... Isn't he just a grade student? How could he drive a car?"

"You would be surprised, your honor." Mojo informed. "The Powerpuff Girls and Rowdyruff Boys are capable of figuring out how to operate transportation machines such as air jets, tanks, and boats! Especially since kindergarten."

"I-I see. Kindergarteners to Third graders driving cars, boats, even flying jets. Now I've heard everything."

"However, that was not me in the footage." Mojo said further.

Surprised of this, Phoenix flinched. "Wh-What?! Th-that wasn't you?!"

"No. It was an imposter!" Mojo said as the jury rambled.

OBJECTION!

"But then how do you know that Butch was the driver? I demand that Mojo Jojo would testify!"

"Very well, if you insist!" Mojo said as he began his testimony.

Testimony: Hearing An Engine

Mojo: Before I went to bed, I made sure all of the children were in bed. I went inside Blossom and Butch's bedroom and saw that they were not there! I then looked out the window and saw a car drive away. I went to the garage and saw one of the vehicles were gone! I figured that Blossom and Butch were out, so I waited for them by the door.

"And your figuring was correct, I assume." Franziska said.

"Yes. As it had been said as a babysitter, I Mojo Jojo take the duty seriously."

"Phoenix, he's lying!" Blossom stated firmly.

"You mean Buth wasn't the driver?"

"Well, no. I-I mean yes! Butch was the driver, but he's lying that he was at the mansion! He came to the museum with us!"

"And right now he's trying to deny it. Once I find holes in his story, I'll be sure to lure him out!"

"Hmm... Very well. Mr. Wright. The cross-examination, if you will."

Cross-Examination: Hearig an Engine

Mojo: Before I went to bed, I made sure all of the children were in bed. I went inside Blossom and Butch's bedroom and saw that they were not there!

HOLD IT!

"They weren't there? Why would that be?"

"Their bedtime was strictly 10:00. It came as a surprise to me that they were not in their beds."

Mojo: I then looked out the window and saw a car drive away.

HOLD IT!

"You saw the car as well? When?"

"When I heard the engin, of course! I looked out side the bedroom window and saw the vehicle drive away."

'He was in the same bedroom when he saw the car? I'm not entirely sure about that.' Phoenix looked at Blossom who looked very disapproving at Mojo. 'And by the look on Blossom's face, I'd say she agrees with me.'

Mojo: I went to the garage and saw one of the vehicles were gone!

HOLD IT!

"One vehicle was gone, meaning that you saw that missing car drive away."

"Yes, that is correct."

Mojo: I figured that Blossom and Butch were out, so I waited for them by the door.

HOLD IT!

"How long we're you waiting there?"

"Proximately, I would say seven minutes."

"S-seven minute?"

"From 10:22 to 10:27 exactly."

"I-I know that!"

Mojo: I then looked out the window and saw a car drive away.

OBJECTION!

"You're honor, there is a large hole in this witness' story! There is no possible way he could have seen the vehicle drive away!"

"Really? What ever could you mean?" The Judge asked.

"I would like for you to please look at this map. The room Mojo said Blossom and Butch were staying at happens to be...

TAKE THAT!

"Right here!" Phoenix points at a room that was at the upper right near the foyer. "At the left side of the left hall."

"Really? Right here? Is this true?"

Butch then called out "You better believe it's true!"

"And as you can see in the map, this room is nowhere near the outer walls." Phoenix stated. "Meaning Mojo never really did look out any window in that room, because there were no windows!"

Mojo flinched nervously with his dome nearly cracking. The Judge slammed his gavel and asked sternly "Witness, what is the meaning of giving us misinformation?"

OBJECTION!

"Your honor, the witness clearly made a simple mistake in his testimony. I'm sure that is the case."

Mojo regained his cool and said "Y-Yes, I... greatly apologize for that. I remember now that I, Mojo Jojo only heard the engine and immediately ran to the garage."

"Oh, I see. So you imagined that the two children had taken the vehicle?" The Judge asked.

"Yes. I assume that they went to the museum."

"Hm? Wh-why would they go to the museum?"

"Uh oh!" Blossom said nervously.

"Uh oh is right." Phoenix said.

"Because, the ones who were guarding the museum were actually planning to rob it!" Mojo exclaimed as the jury rabbled in shock.

The Judge slammed his gavel and said "O-Order! I shall have order! Wh-What is this now? More burglars were involved?! And they were posing as guards?! But how would you know of this?!"

"I over heard their conversation, planning to rob the museum. That is how I know." Mojo answered.

The Judge looked at Brick sternly as he asked "Brick Jojo, is this true of what he said?!"

Brick looked bowed his head in shame. "Y... Yes, your honor. It's true. We planed to rob the museum too."

"Of all the deceitful things to the law! You kids should be ashamed!" The Judge said angrily.

"Your honor wait! There is an innocent reason why they did this robbery!" Phoenix said.

"How can there be an innocent reason for theft?! Has things gone topsy-turvy in the world?!"

"They did this over a bet!"

"A-A bet? All this over a bet?! What sort of bet?!"

"Allow me to explain, your honor." Franziska spoke. "They made a bet over who would steal the most items in one night."

"I see. Still, this is inexcusable!" The Judge said.

"Phew. At least that got the Judge to cool down." Phoenix said to Blossom.

"Yeah. Still, now that we've been found out... Well, this wouldn't be the first time I've been charged for theft." Blossom admitted.

"Really? You might want to tell me about it sometime." Phoenix said.

"Then, if you weren't at the museum, then that means the person in this photo is."

"Yes, someone who is posing as me, of which to frame me and to make you, the jury, lawyer, prosecutor and judge believe that it was me, Mojo Jojo that was in the photo, which actually was an imposter as I had mentioned earlier!"

'This doesn't look good. Everyone now thinks that Mojo is telling the truth. Franziska must've planed this all along.'

"I hope you are satisfied with this, Phoenix Wright." Franziska said professionally. "There is no way that Mojo Jojo was at the scene. What was in this photo was nothing more than a poser."

'Is this really it? Is there no way to prove that Mojo was at the museum. No, I can't give up now!' Phoenix slammed his palms down and declared "Wait! I do have proof that Mojo was in fact at the museum that night!"

"Wh-what?!" Franziska said in surprise.

Phoenix nodded his head and announced "This is the proof right here!"

TAKE THAT!

Phoenix showed everyone the to Mojo of which he kept in his pocket.

The Judge read the note and was surprised of what he read. "Why, this is a note! And it reads 'Meet me at the side of the museum where we'll climb to the roof.' Wh-what could this mean?"

OBJECTION!

Franziska slammed a fist down as she exclaimed "This is an outrage! Just because there was a note, it doesn't mean it's proof!"

Phoenix shook his head and said "Actually, if you read it very carefully, you will see that it specifically says 'we'll climb to the roof.'"

"What does that mean?" Franziska asked flustered.

"It's elementary, my dear von Karma. The Powerpuff Girls and Rowdyruff Boys have many superhuman powers, and flying is one of them. So why would the note have the word climb when they could fly?"

Franziska flinched in shock at this new information.

"So, in other words, Mojo Jojo was there at the scene of the crime?"

"Exactly my point. He's been lying to lower suspicions on himself!" Phoenix said pointing at Mojo.

"Gah!" Mojo flinched again as he stammers. "I-I... I-I...!"

The Judge looked at Mojo sternly as he said "Witness, it has come to my attention that you did indeed enter the vehicle and came to the museum. I suggest you come clean with us this time."

Mojo sweated nervously as he said "Y-yes your honor."

Testimony: I Was There

Mojo: Y-yes, I confess. I was there at the museum. I went in with a partner to the roof and went through the door. Wuzzy Lumpkins entered soon afterwards. I was at the second floor doing the job, when I suddenly heard a vibrating crash! I went down stairs and saw Buttercup and Boomer pulling Lumpkins out of the wall! They realized that they had killed him and stuffed his body in the bag. They then threw him in the closet as I watched hidden in plain sight.

"So you witnessed the defendants pull the victim out of the smashed wall?" The Judge asked.

"Yes. I remember it very vividly." Mojo claimed.

"Great, we're back to square one like in every other case. Even proving Mojo was there didn't help much."

"Please don't give up, Mr. Wright!" Blossom pleaded. "You have to prove to them that Buttercup and Boomer didn't do it!"

"I-I'll try. No, I will do it! For my clients, and for justice!"

Cross-Examination: I Was There

Mojo: Y-yes, I confess. I was there at the museum. I went in with a partner to the roof and went through the door.

HOLD IT!

"You were with a partner? Who was it?"

"One of the children I was taking care of, who else?!" Mojo exclaimed aggravated.

"And I take that you're not going to tell us?" Phoenix said.

"Mr. Wright, if the witness wishes to not tell us, he has the right." Franziska informed him. "Now then, Mr. Jojo, please continue."

Mojo: Wuzzy Lumpkins entered soon afterwards. I was at the second floor doing my job when I suddenly heard a vibrating crash! I went down stairs and saw Buttercup and Boomer pulling Lumpkins out of the wall.

HOLD IT!

"You saw them pull him out of the wall?"

"Yes."

"But what about La... The security guard?"

"That idiot friend of yours?! Hah! I was faster than him! He could not have seen me." Mojo said arrogantly. "I was hiding after all!"

"Where?"

"In the crumbled dinosaur bones, of course."

"The... Dinosaur bones?" The Judge asked.

"The vibration of the wall collision caused many objects to fall, and the dinosaur bones was one of them." Franziska explained.

"I... I see."

Mojo: They realized they killed him and stuffed his body in the bag.

OBJECTION!

"Hah! It looks like you slipped again!"

"Eh? What are you talking about?!" Mojo asked sweating.

"It is revealed that Brick, Buttercup and Boomer were secretly robbing the museum."

"Yes, we are aware of that, Mr. Wright." Franziska reminded. "What are you trying to say here?"

"It is said that both bags were found in the closet. One had the half of the stolen exhibits, the other had the body. And in particular, they both bags and the exhibits had fingerprints! All belonging to Brick, Buttercup, and Boomer!"

The Judge pondered on this and said "Mr. Wright, are you supposing that there was no way the two defendants could not have stuff the body in the bag because the bag was already filled with the exhibits?"

Phoenix nodded his head and said "Exactly, your honor. It has come to my attention that Mojo Jojo saved a bag he was carrying for switching the exhibits with the body to make it look like my clients committed the murder!"

Mojo flinched again and sweated nervously. "H-how dare you accuse me, Mojo Jojo, supreme super criminal of the most disposable crime of all!"

"I'm afraid you can't hide anything from us, Mojo. You can try and deny all you want, because I got you cornered!"

OBJECTION!

Franziska made a humming chuckle as she said "I must admit, I am impressed, Phoenix Wright. You claim that Mojo Jojo moved the body to the closet himself and switched the victim with the exhibits." She then whipped the desk and said "However, you have overlooked one thing! How could he have done that when there is no footage of him dragging the body?"

Phoenix flinched in realization and sweated nervously. "Ugh! Oh. R-right. I didn't think about that."

"Do explain Mr. Wright. How could Mojo Jojo have entered the closet without being detected?"

"H-how did he do it?" 'Do I know how he did it? Hmm... It's a stretch, but it's the best I got.' Phoenix slammed his hands down and announced "There is a way Mojo pulled it off!"

"Well then, Mr Wright, tell us how he did it." The Judge demanded.

TAKE THAT!

"While it is impossible to drag the body to the closet in a quick manner, there was a more stealthier solution. He used the air vents!"

Mojo flinched nervously again. "Gah!"

"After he waited for the three siblings to come and leave, he snuck in and switched the body and exhibits!"

Mojo sweated nervously before he let out a defeated scream with his dome cracking completely in half, exposing his brain.

The Judge pondered at this and said "So it was actually Mojo who moved the body. He also made it look like Ms. Utonium and Mr. Jojo moved the body themselves."

"Y-yes. It would seem." Franziska said clutching her sleeve in grudging defeat as she whipped Phoenix.

"Ow!"

"But there is one thing that still bother's me." The Judge said. "Mojo mentioned something about a partner. Who exactly is this person that was his partner?"

"Ahem, excuse me?"

Everyone became surprised of the prissy sounding voice. 'Th-that voice! It can't be...!' Princess Morbucks then walked up to the stand. 'It is... Princess freaking Morebucks.'

"Oh, um. Why hello there young lady. And who might you be?" The Judge asked.

Princess acted shocked as she said "Why don't tell me you've never heard of the richest and most powerful Pricness Morebucks. I happen to be a celebrity of riches."

"Um, no I can't say that I have. What business have you here?"

"I have come to turn myself in of course." Princess announced.

Phoenix made a surprised look at this. "Whaaaat?!"

Franziska was equally surprised. "Whaaaat?!"

'Even Franziska is surprised of this.'

"Y-young Ms. Morbucks, are you meaning to say that YOU'RE the partner of Mojo's?" The Judge asked surprised.

"Yes, I am. I confess as Mr. Jojo's partner in crime."

The Jury was at an uproar. The Jidge slammed his gavel to quiet them down "Order! Order I say! My, this is... This is new to me! I-I never would've guessed that."

Bubbles then said "Oh yeah. I almost forgot that Princess was out of bed too. I thought she was up getting a glass of water."

The Judge shook his head and said "This is all too exciting for me. I believe now is the time for a ten minute recess."

June 14, 11:13 Defendant Lobby No.4

Blossom was pondering at this as Phoenix asked "Blossom, what's wrong?"

Blossom looked at Phoenix and said "Hm? Oh, sorry. It's just some odd vibe I'm getting."

"What sort of vibe, Bloss?" Butch asked.

"The way Princess confessed that she was with Mojo at the museum. It like it's telling me she did it."

"Yeah, my gut is acting like that too." Butch agreed.

"That makes three of us." Phoenix said. He then pulled out the note and looked at it. "I believe that this note also indicates that Princess is actually the murderer. However, with lack of evidence, I can't prove that Princess actually did it."

"What are you going to do?" Blossom asked.

"No worries. I'm pretty sure Franziska is going to have your sister testify again. I'll find yet another information that will help us out."

"Great! I hope so." Blossom said with a bit of relief. "Oh! It's almost time to go back in. Good luck, Mr. Wright."

June 14, 11:14 Courtroom No.4

"Court is back in session!" The Judge announced. "Now from what we know so fat, a witness claims to have seen the new found suspect Mojo Jojo and it has been confirmed that he left for the museum to participate in a robbery scheme made by third graders. This... Is very unusual."

"Yes, as unusual as it seems." Franziska said.

"And it has come to my attention that Mojo will be in trial for theft. As to the fact he refused to mention his partner's name."

"But, what about Ms. Morbucks, your honor?" Phoenix asked.

"I'm afraid she will be let go due to how she confessed and her partner in crime didn't." The Judge said.

"Wh-Whaaaaaat?!"

Franziska smirked and said "Mr. Wright, I am surprised at you. Have you not been studying?"

"Uh... Um..."

"The rules of the law clearly states that if one partner in crime confesses and the other does not, then the one who refused will be sentenced to ten years and the confessor will be let go. It's as simple as that."

"Indeed. In any case, it would mean that Mojo Jojo could not have been the killer. Which leads us back to square one."

Phoenix sweated nervously. 'No! I was so close! If that little brat Morbucks hadn't butted in, this wouldn't have happened. She must've planed this."

"I admit, I was surprised of this outcome, however it does satisfy me that your efforts were all for not, Mr. Wright." Franziska exclaimed, taunting him.

"No! Buttercup! Boomer!" Blossom exclaimed in despair.

"Blossom, I'm sorry."

"If there is no objection to this, then I'm afraid the verdict will be determined. The court finds the defendants..."

HOLD IT!

The whole court was surprised at the outburst as all eyes looked at the yeller, Butch. "B-Butch?" Blossom asked confused.

"Wh-What is the meaning of this?" The Judge asked.

"Just hold on a second, ya old coot! You can't just swing that hammer down like that!"

"I-I beg your pardon young man! For what reason would I not throw my gavel?!" The Judge asked a bit offended.

"Because you're not letting Bubbles confess any further! She has the right to tell us everything she saw! She clearly didn't think any detail she give out is important!"

"Y-Young Mr. Jojo, you are out of order!"

"No, you're out of order! And you are out of order!" Butch said pointing at the Judge and then Franziska. "The vending machine in the lobby is out of order!"

"Enough of these foolish games! Bailiff, detain this boy! And be cautious, he is a former criminal, at least, that's what I have heard."

HOLD IT!

The Judge looked at Bubbles who took the stand again. "M-Ms. Utonium?"

"Butch is right! there is something that I left out that I didn't think mattered up till now."

"Y-you mean when you saw Princess Morbucks?"

"Yes. I would like to explain in full detail of what she was doing when the car came back!"

"Y-you mean, you were awake later that night?"

'Wow, to think I would be saved by a 'former criminal' and a girl that's a little optimistic. This could be my chance!' "Your honor, the witness has right to testify of what happened the next morning!"

"Hm... I suppose you are right."

OBJECTION!

Franziska pounded the desk as she said "What happened the next morning at the Morbucks Manor is irrelevant, your honor! Please reconsider!"

"Hm... I'm sorry, but I will have to overrule your objection."

"Wh-what?!"

"I would very much like to hear what happened the morning after the murder. This is the witness you brought here after all."

"Ngh!" Franziska calmed herself as she acknowledged grudgingly "Understood, your honor."

'This is it! Bubbles might say something that will help! Once I find it, it will turn the tables on our side again!'

Testimony: The Next Morning

Bubbles: After the car came back, I woke up and got up to see who it was. Blossom came by carrying a purple sheet of cloth. And Butch was carrying a heavy bag. Then I saw Princess with her cloves all dirty and Mojo behind her. The next morning, Princess asked my little sister Bunny to help fix her pillow.

"And that's it?" The Judge asked.

"Yup, that's it!"

"A purple sheet and a bag. What of Mojo Jojo?"

"Oh, he was there too. He didn't carry anything."

"A purple sheet and a bag. Was there anything of that description?"

"I believe I have one of the items, your honor. This purple cape of which I had found stuffed in the dresser belonging to Blossom Utonium and Butch Jojo."

"Wait, this purple cape. It's the same thing Mojo Jojo wears, isn't it?"

"Yes, it would appear so. And it also further proves that Ms. Blossom Utonium is in fact the imposter in the photo."

"And here I thought I was the only one who knows about the cape. I guess Franziska found it and figured this out before I did." Phoenix said.

"Look's like she was one step ahead of you at the time." Blossom teased.

"Very well, the defense my cross-examine the witness."

Cross-Examination: The Next Morning

Bubbles: After the car came back, I woke up to see who it was.

HOLD IT!

"You were awoken and then you went to see who came in."

"Yup, I went to see and Mojo, Princess and my big sister and big brother came to the stairs."

"Didn't you ask what they were doing?"

"Yeah, and Blossom said 'We were just helping Mojo carry some stuff.' I could clearly see that they were doing that."

Bubbles: Blossom came carrying a purple sheet. Butch was carrying a heavy bag.

HOLD IT!

"Your older sister was carrying a sheet and your brother carried a heavy bag?"

"Mm-hmm!"

"Meaning Mojo's cape and the sack filled with the exhibits?"

"Actually, it was more like a tool bag."

"A tool bag? Meaning they were carrying tools?

"Yup."

"How intriguing. When I went to inspect the house, I went to the garage and saw empty spaces on the workbench had some tools missing." Franziska informed. "Witness, tell us what you saw next."

Bubbles: Then I saw Princess with her gloves all dirty and Mojo right behind her.

HOLD IT!

"Please describe what the dirt looked like on her gloves."

"Well, it looked kind of black, I don't know why."

"The gloves she is referring happens to be these." Franziska said as she showed a pair of white gloves covered in black stuff. "The dirt on these fabrics is yet to be confirmed."

"I see. Witness, continue with your testimony." The Judge requested.

Bubbles: The next morning, Princess asked my little sister Bunny to fix her pillow.

HOLD IT!

"What happened to her pillow?"

"I don't really know. She said She used it to kill a spider."

"Let me get this straight, she ripped a hole in her pillow because she was swinging it on a spider?" The Judge asked.

OBJECTION!

"Your honor, this piece of information is completely irrelevant to the case! It doesn't matter why Ms. Morbucks asked for a pillow to be fixed!" Franziska exclaimed.

'Hm... I wonder, is Franziska sure about that?' Phoenix wondered when he remembered something. 'Wait a minute!'

He remembered when they were in Princess' room that Ema was sitting on the bed said "Ah... This bed is so comfy.

"Your honor, I believe this pillow could in fact be relevant to the case!"

"Wh-What?! You incompetent fool! What are you hoping to gain in this?!" Franziska said angered.

"Franziska, did you or did you not find any exhibits in the mansion?"

Franziska cringed as she confessed. "No, I have not seen anything that belonged to the museum. Wait, your not suggesting?!"

"This is just a theory, but... What if the exhibits were stuffed inside that pillow?" Phoenix asked resulting in Franziska flinch in shock.

"M-Mr. Wright, are you meaning to say that the exhibits were that well hidden?" The Judge asked surprised.

"Exactly, your honor."

OBJECTION!

Franziska looked furious. "But it is as you said, Mr. Wright! It's just a theory!"

"True. So let us see what a certain witness has to say. Bunny, care to tell us if you saw or felt anything strange about the pillow?"

Bunny thought about it and said "Yes, yes I did. It felt a tiny bit heavy than a normal pillow. Though it felt round like a ball. And that was all I felt."

'All that she felt? I... I think I might've made a mistake...'

"So, in other words, it was like some sort of pearl perhaps?" The Judge asked.

Then Franziska answered "We have looked over the list of exhibits including the ones that were stolen. Non of them were of a pearl or anything round of the kind."

"Wh... WHAAAAAAT?!" Phoenix exclaimed in shock. 'Uh oh... Not good. And right when I was on to something too...'

Princess laughed as she exclaimed to Phoenix. "Hah! I've told you, lawyer! There is no way you can prove those two losers innocent! Oh don't feel bad. You did put up a good fight."

'Is this really it? Is there really no other way to help my clients? Could this be the first truth I let slip by?'

Then he heard Mia's voice say "Phoenix, remember. Don't think about what your clients or the witnesses try to steal, think about what the victim was after."

Phoenix made a face of realization. 'Phew. Thanks chief. I really needed that.' "Your honor, if it pleases the court, I think we should hear from Princess Morbucks of what Wuzzy Lumpkins was doing."

"Mr. Wright, I think we made it clear from yesterday that the victim was trying to steal all the exhibits."

"True, but I would just like for Princess to fully describe what Lumpkins stole."

Princess spat her tongue out and said "So you want me to tell you what Lumpkins was trying to take? Fine! But if this is a waste of time, I am so suing you!"

"Erk! My aching bills...!"

Testimony: Lumpkin's Loot

Princess: All I know was that he broke in to steal stuff. I'd say he stole over about a number of items. And then the two losers killed him."

"Mr. Wright, I can't help but get the feeling that you are dragging us into a hole that seems to go on and on." Franziska admitted.

"I for one agree with you, Prosecutor! Now can I leave? I have an appointment to look into." Princess said looking at her nails.

"Not so fast! This doesn't mean that I would allow you to slip without seeing if this is completely accurate." Franziska told.

Princess looked surprised as she said "Wh-What? Why are you being suspicious of me?!"

"A Prosecutor is suspicious of all suspects, including the defendant in any case. Ergo, until I hear all testimonies, all suspects are innocent before proven guilty in the court of law."

"She has a point, witness. I suggest you best pray you are trustworthy!" The Judge warned.

Princess cringed. "Ngh! Fine! Be that way!"

'Get ready, Princess. You are about to get what's coming to you!'

Cross-Examination: Lumpkin's Loot

Princess: All I know was that he broke in to steal stuff. I'd say he stole over about a number of items.

HOLD IT!

"We are very aware that many people were there to rob the museum. Including the victim."

"Yeah, yeah. You don't have to remind me. Anyone can tell that Lumpkins was desperate to get some decent food on the table." Princess said.

"But you don't really know which of the exhibits he stole, or do you?" Phoenix asked smirking.

"What would it matter?! Aren't you supposed look for a murderer not a thief?! Or are you saying your clients committed two crimes?" Princess asked with a prissy smirk with her wrists on her hips.

"N-no. I'm trying to defend my clients of the murder charge at least, but the point is what Lumpkins try to steal."

Princess: I'd say he stole over about a number of items.

OBJECTION!

"So you really think that Lumpkins took a lot of stuff, do you?"

"Of course, why else would he be there? He was wanting to get rich!"

Phoenix shook his head and said "I'm afraid that testimony of yours contradicts this piece of evidence!" Phoenix said showing a photo of the canon.

"M-my family's canon?! What about it?!" Princess asked sweating nervously.

"We've found Wuzzy Lumpkin's fingerprints on the rims of the canon where a ball is supposed to be inserted. However we found non of his prints on any of the other exhibits. If that's the case, then the only thing he has been after was the canon, nothing else!" Princess flinched and clutched on to her fluffy pigtails in anger.

"So the only exhibit he was wanting was this canon? But why?" The Judge asked.

"Because, that canon rightfully belonged to the Lumpkins family which her family, the Morbucks stole from them an awfully long time ago. Ironically enough, it was also used to kill the victim."

"Wh-What?! So then... that means we have a murder weapon!" The Judge said surprised.

Phoenix nodded his head and said "Indeed we do, your honor. Upon further inspection, we've found hand prints on the rear end that was covered in black powder."

OBJECTION!

"Don't be ridiculous, Mr. Wright! Even if there was a murder weapon, with lack of finger prints, it would only mean that the defendants wore gloves!" Franziska pointed out.

Phoenix shook his head and said "That would be the case, however, the finger prints of my clients and the witness Brick, there is no possible way that they could be wearing gloves."

Franziska flinched in realization. "I-Impossible!"

"Well then, Mr. Wright, seeing as how the killer was wearing gloves and knew the victim was after the canon then that would mean... Mr. Morbucks is the culprit!" The Judge said.

The members of the jury were whispering to one another at this new information.

HOLD IT!

Princess sizzled with anger as she claimed "How stupid! Do you really think that I could've pulled it off?! You can't prove it without evidence! Besides, no one even saw me there!"

"Hm... She dose have a point Mr. Wright. The only way we can decipher this is if we hear her testimony on how she couldn't possibly have done the crime."

"I'm glad you see things my way, grandpa!" Princess said rudely.

Testimony: How I'm Not the Killer

Princess: There is no way I'm the killer! I mean, if that were the case, there would be no way they could've caught me! The only other possibility is that Blossom came in wearing that stupid suit of Mojo's and placed her gloves on it! She then left and ran out the window!

"W-what?! Y-you mean Ms. Blossom Utonium is the imposter?!" The Judge said in shock.

"You catch on quick, grandpa! Guess you are not as naïve as Bubble-head!"

"So now you are accusing ME of being an accomplice?! You've got some nerve, Princess!" Blossom exclaimed sternly.

"Hah! Who else could've worn those clothes?! Not me! It's just so unfashionable for me." Princess claimed.

"Grr! I just want to go over there and slap her one!" Blossom exclaimed.

"Calm down, Blossom. Only by proving Princess is lying are we going to give Princess what she deserves."

"I hope you're right, Mr. Wright."

Cross-Examination: How I'm Not the Killer

Princess" There is no way I'm the killer! I mean, if that were the case, there would be no way they could've caught me!

HOLD IT!

"So you are saying that you weren't there when the murder occurred?"

"Specifically, no I was not there!"

"Where then were you? Didn't that rumble took you by surprise?"

"Of course it did! It would surprise anyone!" Princess stated. "And here I thought you lawyers were supposed to be smart!"

'Grk! Must. Not. Attempt. Strangling. Child. Must. Not. Let. Her. Get. Away. With. This.'

Princess: The only other possibility is that Blossom came in wearing that stupid suit of Mojo's and placed her gloves on it! She then left and ran out the window!

OBJECTION!

"Your lying, Princess! There is no way Blossom entered the museum!"

"E-excuse me?! How dare you disagree with me!"

"I would like everyone to look at the feet of this person! As you can see she is not wearing the boots."

"Hm... Why you are absolutely right, Mr. Wright. She isn't wearing boots!" The Judge exclaimed in awe. "In other words, there could be no possible way that she made that footprint on the soil!"

"Wh-What?! I can't believe this!" Princess said in distraught.

"Believe it, Princess. There was no other person that could've done it."

"Oh yeah?! You still can't prove that I was there! No one saw me!"

"You're right. No one saw you. So it would mean that you were hiding somewhere!"

"Well then, Mr. Wright, how did sheEEEEE!" The Judge was about to ask when he was whipped by Franziska.

"I'll ask the question here, your honor!" Franziska demanded. "Well then, Mr. Wright, how did she kill the victim without being seen by anyone? Show us exactly were she was hiding."

Phoenix looked at the map and pointed at the area were the dinosaur bones were.

TAKE THAT!

"Wh-what?! The dinosaur bones?" Franziska asked.

"Think about this for a minute. The bones fell to pieces after the vibration of impact. And due to how dark it was at night, it would be hard to tell what was what. and I say she blended in pretty well with the bones. Plus, an air vent was close to this area here. So it would mean that she along with Mojo, she was able so swap the exhibits with the body they were carrying!"

OBJECTION!

Franziska wagged a finger as she informed "Mr. Wright, I believe that you are forgetting one thing here. There was no sign of any of the exhibits in the museum. Therefor your theory is impossible! So how can you claim this is true without proof?"

"Yeah, you can't prove where the stuff went!" Princess said relieved and smirking.

'Erk! I hate to admit it, but they do have a point. I can't prove that they stole the exhibits. Think, Phoenix, think! Where would the remaining exhibits be?'

He then remembered Princess saying "You are not to touch any of my father's collection of cars!"

'Wait a minute! Could it be that... Yeah, that's the only possibility!' Phoenix slammed his hands down and said "The exhibits were taken to the Manor, and I have proof!"

"Wh-What?! Th-that's ridiculous!" Princess exclaimed.

"I'm afraid it's not, I believe that the exhibits were very well hidden."

"Well, Mr. Wright, do enlighten us as to where the exhibits are." Franziska demanded.

"They are in the trunk on the same car they drove in!"

"Ngh!"

"Princess Morbuck warned us not to touch her father's collection, even though one of them could be crucial evidence. So it could mean that she used that trunk to hide the exhibits!"

Princess flinched in shock of how Phoenix figured it out. "Wh-why you nasty bluffer! You really think people are gonna buy that?! Even if I swapped the body and the exhibits, I could always afford bale!"

"Not if I have anything to say about it!" Mojo exclaimed from the crowd.

'M-Mojo! He's recovered from his breakdown.'

"You're honor, I Mojo Jojo, confess to the crime of being an accomplice of this murder crime via fabricating evidence!"

"Wh-What? Is... is he for real? He's actually helping us?" Blossom said surprised.

'She seems very surprised of this. I'm pretty surprised to see a bad guy confess to the court.'

"Is... Is this true, witness?! You have been fabricating evidence by switching the body with the exhibits in the bag?" The Judge asked.

"Yes. Princess Morbucks and I did in fact did as you, the judge of this courtroom have stated." Mojo further answered.

"Wh-What?! Why filthy prime ape!" Princess exclaimed in anger. "You don't think that confessing is going to help you get off this charge, do you?!"

Boomer then stood up and said "That is just like you, Princess. putting the blame on others for what you've done!"

"Wh-What did you just say to me?!"

"On that note that was sent to Mojo, it was written in lipstick. No one other than you wears lipstick just like the diva you are! You tricked my big brother into accepting this so called challenge because you knew he couldn't resist and neither could Buttercup! I only came along because I wanted to have a little fun at least. You always wanted to ruin our fun! You wanted to ruin everyone's fun over one little grudge you had on others over the past five years! And you know what? I'm sick of it!"

Princess was stunned to hear Boomer talk to her that way. 'Wow, Boomer. He was like a completely different person just now. It even made Princess speechless.'

"My, those were some very bold words, Mr. Jojo. You've really moved the jury, I think."

HOLD IT!

"Don't listen to that loser! He has no idea what he's talking about!" Princess exclaimed.

"Hey, you leave my big brother alone!" Bubbles exclaimed. "He knows exactly what he is talking about! I mean, I did see you're glove dirty with black stuff, and that seems to be proof enough for me!"

"Shut up, you stupid blond! Don't even try to think that those gloves were dirty with powder! Besides, they were washed the next morning, thank to you, Bubbles!"

Bubbles flinched in shock as she started to tear up. "Wh-What...? It... It was all because of me...?"

'Is she right? Did we really just come all this way and not be able to prove that she did this? What is it that I am missing? How do we examine for powder? Wait a minute!' "Bubbles, don't listen to her!"

"M-Mr. Wright?" Bubbles said with a sniffle.

"There is another possible way for us to test for powder."

"You... You can?" Bubbles asked.

Princess laughed at this and asked "Oh yeah, how do you intend to do that?"

"I have another piece of evidence of which you could've possibly left the powder on. And it's right here!"

TAKE THAT!

"Mr. Wright, aren't these Mojo Jojo's boots?" The Judge asked.

"Yes, the same ones that got muddy. It would seem odd for Mojo to leave his boots in the garage. He could've took them off and carried them in a place where he could wash them off."

"Hm... You do have a point, but what could this mean?"

"It means that someone else wore these boots. And in this photo, the imposter, namely Blossom, only wore the cape and helmet. In other words, Princess was the one who could've used that canon!"

Princess tugged on her pigtails again and exclaimed "Grr! Oh yeah? Well you're forgetting one other thing!"

"And what might that be?" Phoenix asked.

"There was nothing like a pearl or something to be used to load a canon!"

'Ngh! She's right! There was no round item big enough to fit in the canon. So how did Princess do it?'

Phoenix then remembered that they were in the front courtyard admiring the fountain statue. "I don't know pal. It does look great, but the pose seems a bit off." Gumshoe said.

"Hm... Your right. It looks like it's supposed to hold something."

Then he remembered Bunny saying "Well, Princess did ask me to sow up one of her pillows when she walked into my room."

He then remembered Ema after she hit her head on the pillow saying "That pillow felt hard like a rock."

'That's it! I think I now know the round object that was used for the canon! Time to raise an objection.'

OBJECTION!

"Your honor! I believe I know exactly what the round object was!"

"Y-You do?" The Judge asked.

"Yes! And the very object is this!"

TAKE THAT!

"But, this pearl wasn't part of the museum, that we were informed."

"True. This pearl wasn't one of the exhibits. Which means that it was actually part of the mansion!"

"Wh-What?!" The Judge said in shock.

"What?!" Franziska exclaimed.

"WHAT?!" Princess screamed.

"On our visit to the Morbucks Manor, there was a fountain with the statue of a sea god at the front courtyard. It appeared that the statue was meant to hold something in it's hand."

"So in other words, the pearl in the pillow was that very object the statue was meant to hold?"

"Exactly, your honor. And I believe this is the exact same thing that was loaded in the canon!"

"Ngh!" Princess tugged on her pigtails once again in anger. "You... You stupid bluffer you!"

"And how do you propose we will know for sure?" Franziska asked.

"Well, I suggest we... could test the pearl for blood. There for we can conclude that this is the exact object that was used to take Wuzzy Lumpkins' life! And it will be enough to say that it was Princess Morbucks that fired that canon!"

After Phoenix made that statement, Princess was silent for a moment and then she tightly closed her eyes and clutched her hair as she threw her usual tantrum pulling and scratching her hair and crying so loud "I cannot believe this! I was finally going to have my revenge! But then that stupid Mojo had to but in and blab it out like an idiot! I hate you, Powerpuff Girls! And I hate you Rowdyruff Boys! And I especially hate your stupid lawyer too! WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Princess then started crying rivers of tears rubbing her eyes as they leaked like crazy.

Moments later when Princess was out of the court room, the Judge let out a sigh of relief and said "Thank goodness. I thought I was about to go mad hearing her raspy tantrum when I lay out a verdict."

"I agree, your honor. I will inform the father of what she has been doing. In the mean time, we will hold her in the lobby for her arrest as soon as possible.' Franziska informed.

"Excellent. And so this means, it is now time for me to lay out a verdict." The Judge made a stern look at Buttercup and Boomer as he said to them "Now Ms. Utonium and Mr. Jojo."

Buttercup and Boomer looked at the Judge as they both said "Yes sir?"

"You two do realize that you will still face charges for theft and deception, correct?" The Judge asked.

"Y-yes sir. We'll accept the charges." Buttercup said with her arm around Boomer's shoulders. "Won't we little brother?"

"Yeah. We'll take responsibility for our actions." Boomer added.

"Well, good. I'm glad to hear that. Buttercup and Boomer are indeed found guilty for theft. But as for the murder charge, I believe it's fair that I find both defendants..."

NOT GUILTY

Everyone cheered as confetti rained all over. "Thank you, everyone. Court is aj-YEEEOOOOOWWWWW!"

"Not quite yet, your honor. There is still one thing I would like to let out." Franziska said as she lashed out a whip at Phoenix.

"Gaah!" Phoenix let out a sigh as he thought to himself 'She sure hasn't changed one bit.'

"Now this court is adjourned."

July 14, 11:24 Defendant Lobby No. 4

'Phew. That was tough, but I made it through. I've never lost my touch."

"Nicodemus!" Phoenix turned and saw Buttercup and Boomer with smiles on their faces. "Thanks for getting me and Boomer off the hook! We owe you a lot, Nicodemus!"

"Yeah, if it weren't for you, we would've been sent to prison for false charges." Boomer said in agreement.

Buttercup hugged Boomer with one arm and gave him a noogie. "You can say that again, little bro!"

Phoenix then saw Brick looking at the floor angry with his arms crossed. "Brick? Are you alright? I thought you'd be happy."

Brick looked up in realization and said "Huh? Oh! Y-yeah, I am happy. It's just... It was my fault that all this happened. And you got dragged along to it."

"Hey, don't sweat it. I was happy to help. I'm sure your siblings don't blame you. Right, Buttercup?"

Buttercup smiled and said "Yeah, big bro! Quit feeling beating yourself up! I made the same mistake as much as you did."

"Yeah... I would've too." Boomer added. "But it doesn't matter now. The fact is, everything's been cleared up! There's nothing to worry about now!"

Brick looked at Buttercup and Boomer and then made a smile. "Dang it you guys! Come here, both of ya!" Brick opened his arms as Buttercup and Boomer hugged him.

Then the others came in. Blossom was first. "Buttercup! Boomer!"

Followed by Butch. "Hey, little sis! Little bro!"

Bubbles also came in and said cheerfully "Hurray! Buttercup, Boomer!"

Bunny was the last to come with a teary smile "I am so glad both of you have been proven innocent!"

Phoenix looked at the hugging siblings with a smile on his face feeling happy for himself.

Bubbles then looked discouraged. "Guys, I am so sorry of how hard I've made if for you all... If only I had known that Princess was trying to hide her guilt, I would've done something to help."

Boomer smiled at Bubbles and said "Hey, don't worry about it, Bubbles. You helped out too. If you hadn't testified, Mr. Wright would've been stuck!"

Bubbles sniffled as she asked "Really?"

Blossom nodded her head and said "Boomer's right, Bubbles. Isn't he, Mr. Wright?"

"Huh? Oh! Oh yeah!" 'What could she be talking about? Oh wait! I know what it is!"

TAKE THAT!

"You know the car that you saw? It really boosted my chances of getting the court on our side. So cheer up, Bubbles. Okay?"

Bubbles smiled as she said "Okay. Thanks, Mr. Wright."

Phoenix then saw Mojo walking by not paying attention to them. "Oh, there's Mojo!"

Before Mojo was about to exit, Bunny called out "Mojo!"

Mojo stopped and turned to Bunny asking in an annoyed tone "What do you want?"

"Mojo, you have been causing a lot of trouble, you've deceived people, you've used others, even threatened those around you, but other times you've also helped people even if it's for selfish reasons, like what you did in that courtroom today."

Mojo looked at the floor and stated "gratitude is fine, however you are very naïve if you think I did it for you, I did it because I was tired of playing as if I'm that little brat's pet monkey!"

"Even so... you really did help us out of a jam. So, I just want to say, thank you." Bunny said.

A moment of silence took place. 'Hm... Mojo might not look it, but he could be feeling touched by how grateful Bunny is. The other siblings might be the same way, even if they won't say it.'

Then Gumshoe came in and said with a smile "Hope I'm not interrupting anything, pal!" Gumshoe then saw everyone standing around quiet. "Oh... Guess I am. I'll just come back later."

Gumshoe was about to leave when Phoenix suddenly said "Oh, Detective Gumshoe! What is it?"

Gumshoe turned around and yelled "You've got a lot of nerve, pal! Making a detective run all around while on duty, and to top it off you call me here... I've seen happier people at funerals!"

"So is Franziska throwing her usual tantrum?" Phoenix asked.

"Not exactly, pal. She's surprisingly taking it pretty well!" Gumshoe said when he was suddenly whipped. "Yaaahhh! Well... More or less."

Franziska faced Phoenix with her usual glare. "Franziska von Karma."

"Phoenix Wright." Franziska said.

"That was great prosecuting you did out there." Phoenix said with a nervous smile.

Franziska frowned at him and said "Save your flattery, you compunctious fool! What happened in that courtroom was a mere lack of preparations! It was because of scruffy here that I lost to you!"

Franziska whipped Gumshoe again. "Erk! S-sorry, Ms. von Karma, sir...!"

"As for you Mr. Wright, it was nothing but pure luck as always!" Franziska claimed.

"I thought someone of your principles doesn't believe in luck." Phoenix said to receive a whip from Franziska.

"Still your tongue, Wright!" Franziska said. "I swear you will pay for humiliating me! Along with fools like them! Fools that lack sanity."

Offended, Buttercup looked angry at Franziska and said "Hey, what's that supposed to mean!"

"We're not as insane as we look or behave, lady!" Butch added.

Blossom made an annoyed and awkward look. "Look who's talking..."

"But why are you here then? I can't imagine you liking it here." Phoenix said.

"I suppose you aren't as dim witted as you let other's think. For you see I am here on classified business!" Franziska said. "That is all you need to know. We will meet again."

With that said, Franziska took her leave. "Geeze! What bug crawled up her skirt?" Brick asked.

"A rather nasty one, I'd say."

"I will be taking my leave as well. And don't worry, I Mojo Jojo, won't be plotting to take over Toontown while you, the Powerpuff Girls and Rowdyruff Boys are serving time. I always do love a challenge of which I never admit due to my ego of which is massive, more massive than the population of this cartoon utopia. I will be waiting for you Chemical-X children that is the bane of my existence for I can be a patient ape, also I am bad, I am evil, I am Mojo Jojo!" Mojo then laughed as he left.

An awkward silence took place until Phoenix broke it. "Man, he sure dose love to monologue, doesn't he? Must be a super villain thing."

Then Ema came in and said "Mr. Wright! You did awesome out there!"

Phoenix looked at Ema with a smile and said "Thanks, Ema. Though I never would've done it if you weren't there to help."

Ema made a modest blush as she said "Aw... You're making me blush, Mr. Wright. I was really glad to see you again. Things have been kind of lonely being away from family and friends."

"Tell me about it. It's really good to see old faces as well as meeting new ones." Phoenix then saw Gumshoe looking down. "Hey, Gumshoe, don't feel bad. You helped out too!"

Gumshoe looked at Phoenix and then said "Hm... yeah! You're right, pal! I did help, didn't I? I helped gather evidence and put the little brat behind bars!"

"Yeah, Morbucks got exactly what was coming to her!" Ema said in agreement.

Phoenix nodded as he looked at the Puffs and Ruffs. "So, what's next for you kids, I mean with facing charges and all?"

Blossom twiddled her fingers as she said "I guess we'll have to make the best of it."

"Don't worry about us! We'll be fine!" Butch assured. "Besides, if you hadn't got the 'not guilty' verdict, I would've hunted you down!"

"But since you did, you have our respect!" Brick said with a smirk.

"Thanks, Nicodemus!" Buttercup said.

"Yeah, thanks for everything." Boomer said.

"No problem." Phoenix said. 'Another case solved and two more of my new clients found innocent. Though I can't take it easy here. I just know that every client, every case, and every suspect is a surprise around every corner. What I didn't know is that this client is going to be the most surprising I have ever come across.'

The End.

Sorry how long it took for me to get this done. Anyway, how did you like the case? Were some parts too rushed? Because I always feel that I was typing too many words for a chapter. I usually type somewhere around four- thousand to five. Anyway, hope you've enjoyed.