Title: Turnabout Advent

Length: 25 Chapters- Chapter 1 (250), Chapter 2 (162), Chapter 3 (401), Chapter 4 (605), Chapter 5 (200), Chapter 6 (195), Chapter 7 (355) Chapter 8 (424), Chapter 9 (563), Chapter 10 (287), Chapter 11 (455), Chapter 12 (713) Total (4610)

A/N: So so so so so sorry it's been so long! I lost internet for awhile, then got caught up in the stress of moving. Seriously. My stuff has been in boxes for like. Three weeks now. I feel like a hobo. Anyways, if you're still here, thank you~ I'm going to start updating as much as I can, which should be fairly frequently over these next few days. I'm talking like. Twice a day updates. So yes. Merry Christmas!

December 12

Edgeworth had woken up with a feeling of dread in his stomach. Getting a call from Gumshoe not five minutes after his awakening had only increased that feeling. But it wasn't until he saw the suspect's name in the case report that he realized what he was feeling so unsettled about.

"Hey Edgeworth." Kay greeted him cheerfully as he took the seat across from her. The glass separating them was dirty with fingerprints and smudges, and slightly obscured his view of her face, but he could still see the fear written clearly on her features. Nonetheless, she still smiled as she spoke. "What brings you here?"

"…I'm the prosecuting attorney on your case."

"Oh." She frowned. "So… I'm pretty much hosed, huh?"

Edgeworth didn't answer, causing the smile to fall from her face as she ducked her head. After a moment, he could see her shoulders shaking and heard small sobs escaping her.

"Kay… I'm not going to let that happen. I know you're innocent, and… I know someone who can help."

Slowly, her head rose and a tiny smile once again graced her lips. "Mr. Wright?"

"If anyone can save you, it's him." He confirmed, looking at her in confusion as he saw her gaze drifting over his shoulder and her smile broadening.

"I'm sure he's flattered. Right, Mr. Wright?" Kay giggled.

Edgeworth turned slowly, frowning as he saw the aforementioned lawyer. "Wright."

"Edgeworth." Wright nodded stiffly. "Welcome back. It's been awhile."

"Has it?" Edgeworth shrugged in response, trying to ignore the way his heart beat a little faster as those dark eyes fixed on him. "Ahem. Regardless, thank you for coming. I confess that I did not know who else to call."

"Wait… you called him?" Kay asked in surprise.

"Of course. Why else would he be here?"

"I mean when I got into this mess, I thought you would have wanted me to call him… and I… I kinda called him already." She scratched the back of her head awkwardly. "I mean, please don't be mad, I didn't think you'd call him and I—"

"You're in good hands." Wright quickly cut her off with a reassuring smile, moving to take the seat next to Edgeworth. As Kay smiled gratefully at him, Edgeworth also gave him a look of gratitude.

"Now… what kind of odds am I up against?" he grinned, and Edgeworth rolled his eyes in response.

"This should not be too difficult of a case for you. Although we do have…several pieces of incriminating evidence against Ms. Faraday, we also have a second suspect in custody. Because of this, I was able to convince the judge to give us three days of investigation. On the fourth day, we go to court." As Edgeworth spoke, he pulled out a file from his briefcase. "Enclosed you will find a copy of the victim's autopsy report as well as photographs and detailed descriptions of all of the evidence we've gathered so far that incriminates your client. That is the only assistance you will be receiving from my department."

Wright gave him a strange look as he took the folder warily. "…thank you?"

"That being said, Detective Gumshoe is on this case, and I doubt he will be able to keep anything from you." Edgeworth's mouth quirked upwards slightly.

"Mr. Wright." Kay knocked on the glass. "He's helping you out. This is kind of a big deal for him. Assisting the enemy and all that."

"Don't be ridiculous, Kay." Edgeworth glared at her, rising to his feet. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have another suspect to interview and witnesses to get testimonies from."

"Um, Edgeworth?" Wright's voice stopped him as he walked toward the door. "Would you maybe want to get some coffee, erm, tea for you tomorrow morning? Compare notes?"

Edgeworth frowned. 'Comparing notes' with the attorney going against him in this case wouldn't be unheard of, but it was highly inadvisable since he was, of course, 'the enemy'. But perhaps… Since there were two suspects… It would be alright just this once.

"The coffee shop across the street from the crime scene. Eight thirty. Don't be late." Edgeworth gave him a warning look, then nodded to Kay before exiting. He had a long day ahead of him.