Episode 14: Casting a Turnabout
Series creator: Iris Harrington
Episode Written by: Iris Harrington and Leo Carson
Episode Edited by: Iris Harrington
Bloopers Written by: Nicolas Harrington
Based on the Video Game created by Capcom
(We see Leo in Edgeworth's office with a case file in his hand. He pulls out a picture of an old man.)
Leo
It is time. For my return. I've let a man escape my clutch. I had him. I've let Mia catch him and he ran off. Now he's run havoc. I even tried to have Edgeworth catch him to protect Maya, but he left. It's now time to bring "Him" (He drops a picture down on Edgeworth's desk, in the caption it says "Nightmare in the Courtroom.") from the shadows. "He" will catch him. If I can open the door I will catch him.
Ace Attorney Opening
Phoenix
Hi, My name is Phoenix Wright. I was once a famous attorney that fought countless battles till one day I met a rookie prosecutor that cost me my badge. I aided Apollo through his battle. The courtroom has gotten to be even worse since I was gone. I went back and took the bar exam again to take on these fierce opponents. My road will change forever now because my old friends have come and helped me on my new quest in the courthouse. I am ready for battle, OBJECTION!
(Objection 2001: Ace Attorney: The Series Theme)
September 9, 2027 10:00 a.m. -Wright & Co. Law Office
(Phoenix is looking through one of Mia's files when Maya walks in with Little Mia.)
Maya
Hey, Nick. I just got a phone call from Ayeisha.
Phoenix
(Looks up from his desk.) Yeah, what did she say?
Maya
She's calling for your service.
Phoenix
(Shocked.) What!? (Shutting down computer.) What did she say?
Maya
She's accused of murdering someone.
Phoenix
She just got done with a case, how could she get herself involved with another case?
Maya
I don't know. (Walks up to Phoenix's desk.) What are you looking at?
Phoenix
I was looking at a case of Ayeisha's sister.
Maya
The one my sister did?
Little Mia
(Pulls on Maya's clothes.) Mommy, I have to use the bathroom.
Maya
(Looks at Little Mia.) Okay, come right back.
Little Mia
Okay.
(Little Mia heads off to the bathroom.)
Phoenix
I'll have Trucy watch her.
Maya
Okay.
Phoenix
We've got to talk with Ayeisha.
Maya
Okay.
Phoenix
(As he is getting up and putting his coat on.) Trucy, keep an eye on Mia.
Trucy
(At a distance.) Okay.
September 9, 2027 11:00 a.m. -Detention Center
(Ayeisha shows up at the window in tears.)
Phoenix
Ayeisha, can we talk?
Ayeisha
(Crying.) I need help here, Mr. Wright. They've arrested me.
Phoenix
I know, can you tell me what happened?
Ayeisha
(Crying.) I don't know what happened. Edgeworth said he saw me kill someone.
Phoenix
(Shocked.) Edgeworth witnessed it!?
Ayeisha
(Crying.) I have no memory of it.
Phoenix
Did you talk to your sister about this?
Ayeisha
(Crying.) I didn't get the chance.
Phoenix
Did she ever tell you she was involved with another case too?
Ayeisha
(Crying.) No she didn't.
Phoenix
It happened 13 years ago where your parents were killed.
Ayeisha
(Crying.) I read that case, Arin wasn't mentioned at all. They said it was Edward Spelling that killed them.
Phoenix
Then you didn't read where Mia was Arin's defense attorney.
Ayeisha
I don't know why Arin wouldn't mention that to me.
Maya
Arin was scared from it. The person involved almost killer your sister. She was in a coma for 6 months because of it.
Phoenix
Maybe, I'll have to talk to Edgeworth about this.
Maya
(Looks at Phoenix.) Shouldn't you be talking to Arin about this?
Phoenix
(Looks at Maya.) After I find more about the case first.
Maya
Right.
Phoenix
(Looks at Ayeisha.) We'll be right back.
Ayeisha
Okay.
September 9, 2027- 12:00 p.m. - High Prosecution Office- Room 1202
(Edgeworth is looking at some files when Phoenix and Maya walks in.)
Edgeworth
(With his back toward them in his chair.) What brings you here? (Takes a sip of tea.)
Phoenix
What can you tell me about the case 13 years ago with Arin?
Edgeworth
(Turns chair around and sets his cup down.) Why do you want to know that?
Phoenix
Because I think that case is related.
Edgeworth
Jumping the gun already there, Mr. Wright?
Phoenix
Tell me about the case.
Edgeworth
If you must know I'll tell you then. (Puts fingers together.) The case is known as JT-42. It was a case involving Arin, Tiki, Mingty, Brie, and Edward. Mia was the defense and Carson was the prosecution.
Phoenix
EL Day Shock was found guilty right?
Edgeworth
(Picks up his cup.) There wasn't a verdict. He disappeared. (Takes a sip.)
Phoenix
(Shocked.) What do you mean?
Edgeworth
(Lowers his cup.) 5 years ago he was spotted again. He attacked and raped Maya.
Phoenix
(Shocked. Looks at Maya.) You didn't tell me that, Maya.
Maya
(Looks at Phoenix.) I was trying my best to forget him okay.
Edgeworth
She doesn't know the details about it either. (Looks at Maya.) Maya, do you know who Edward Spelling is, or let me rephrase that. Do you know what Edward Spelling is?
Maya
(Looks at Edgeworth.) No.
Phoenix
(Looks at Edgeworth.) He's a warlock.
Edgeworth
(Sips his cup. Lowers his cup.) That's right. During the JT-49 case.
Phoenix
I thought it was the JT-42 case.
Edgeworth
Different case.
Phoenix
Go on.
Edgeworth
My job was to convict the guy. He got a guilty verdict, but disappeared from the cell.
Phoenix
Was "He" involved too?
Edgeworth
(Takes a sip, lowers his cup.) If you mean the "Night Stalker" yes.
Maya
(Looks at Edgeworth.) Who is this "Night Stalker"?
Edgeworth
(Takes sip. Looks up at Maya.) You met him in this very office 13 years ago.
Maya
(Shocked.) Leo Carson!?
Edgeworth
(Takes a sip.) That's right.
Phoenix
I don't know him that well.
Edgeworth
(Puts his cup down and gets up.) Then let me tell you. The "Night Stalker", Leo Carson, is a famous detective. He runs a detective agency and then retired. Tyrell Badd still works for him. He has solved many cases. The "Night Stalker" also has an ally. He was a detective before he became an attorney. He is known as "The Unstoppable" as a detective. Leo convinced him to be a private attorney. He did, and became "The Nightmare in the Courtroom." Neither one of those two lost a case.
Phoenix
Why would Leo Carson try to become a prosecutor for a case?
Edgeworth
He was bait to catch the criminal.
Maya
Who is this "Nightmare in the Courtroom"?
Edgeworth
(Looks at Maya.) Mario Covert, one of the best attorneys in the world.
Phoenix
My guess would be he's involved in this case too.
Edgeworth
(Looks at Phoenix.) I wouldn't be so surprise. He may be the one sending Carson to catch this warlock.
Phoenix
What can he do that Carson hasn't done yet?
Edgeworth
He has a power that can lock EL Day Shock's powers up.
Phoenix
HOLD IT! Then Carson is the one calling him out not the other way around.
Leo
Someone took his smart pill today.
(Enters Leo Carson.)
Phoenix
(Turns around towards Leo.) You're…
Maya
Ah! I know you. You're that guy my sis and I saw 13 years ago.
Edgeworth
(Looks at Leo.) What are you doing in my office?
Leo
You might say you have a job today.
Edgeworth
I'm taking this case.
Leo
No, things has changed, Webster Pain will be taking the case. We can't use you as the bait for this case.
Edgeworth
Bait? But I saw Ayeisha…
Leo
What you saw was what Mr. Wright has said! It's the same as when Arin was arrested 13 years ago. Arin comes in.
(Arin enters, Pursuit ~ Caught)
Leo
(Looks at Arin.) Can you feel him now?
Arin
He's around, Mr. Edgeworth you can't take this case. Ayeisha didn't do it.
Edgeworth
(Shocked.) You mean what I saw was an illusion?
Arin
Yes, EL Day Shock is still alive.
Maya
(Puts hands up to her cheeks.) No, Nick, my daughter.
Phoenix
(Shocked. OH MY GOSH. I forgot. Mia is EL Day Shock's daughter.) We've got a problem.
Leo
I know.
Phoenix
(Looks at Leo.) No, you don't know. EL Day Shock has a fourth daughter. As young as she is he'll use her.
Edgeworth
(Folds his arms.) That would define as a problem.
Leo
(Looks at Maya.) She's still alive? You didn't heed my warning.
Maya
I couldn't and besides, I can teach her to use the Kurain technique and she wouldn't need to worry.
Phoenix
(Looks at Maya.) But at five?
Maya
(Looks at Phoenix.) Why not, Pearly did.
(Mia enters in Pearl's clothes.)
Maya
(Looks at Mia.) Sis!
Mia
If she can channel me than she wouldn't need to worry.
Arin
How are you going to control her with her magic?
Mia
(Looks at Maya.) You know Maya, it would be safe if you enrolled her into Wiz Wiz school.
Maya
Right.
Edgeworth
Nobody is seeing the big picture. I don't care what you do with her. She won't comprehend what her father will do to her. Her life is in danger. He tried to kill his other girls, what's stopping him from killer her or kill others.
Phoenix
(I hate to say it but Edgeworth is right.) We need to get someone who can protect her.
Mia
But who are we going to find to protect her?
Edgeworth
I'll have that covered. You better check on Little Mia now, Maya.
Maya
Right.
(Maya exits.)
Phoenix
Now I have to find Ayeisha Not Guilty. And I don't even know who she killed.
Mia
(Looks at Phoenix.) She didn't kill anyone, EL Day Shock did.
Leo
That's what Mr. Wright has to convince the judge on.
Edgeworth
Then I'll just sit back and wait until the verdict.
Leo
I'll have to go find "The Nightmare in the Courtroom".
(Leo Carson Exits.)
Mia
(Looks at Phoenix.) You better get ready for the trial.
Phoenix
I hope Ayeisha is feeling alright.
(To Be Continued.)
Next Time
(Phoenix) This is some mess I'm in. I walk into the courthouse not with a Fey but a medium. What's with girls and their green hair? She is somehow connected to Edgeworth, but she won't tell me. In the mean time I fight a battle with Winston's son Webster. I thought this was going to be an easy battle when I find out Webster couldn't make it. Next Time- Part 2- Turnabout Magics.
Bloopers
(1.)
Little Mia
(Pulls on Maya's clothes.) Mommy, I have to use the bathroom.
Maya
(Looks at Little Mia.) Okay, come right back.
Little Mia
Okay.
(Little Mia heads off to the bathroom.)
Phoenix
I'll have Trucy watch her.
Maya
Okay.
Phoenix
We've got to talk with Ayeisha.
Maya
Okay.
Phoenix
(As he is getting up and putting his coat on.) Trucy, keep an eye on Mia.
Trucy
(Walks into the office.) What, you say something?
Phoenix
Where is your headset?
Trucy
The director didn't give me one, and that was supposed to be a secret. We aren't suppose to let the audience know how I can hear you from afar.
Phoenix
Looks like you screwed that up.
Trucy
(Facepalm.)
(2.)
Edgeworth
(Sips his cup. Lowers his cup.) That's right. During the JT-42 case.
Phoenix
I thought it was the JT-42 case.
Edgeworth
Different case.
Maya
What's so different about them? They have the same numbers.
Phoenix
Not my fault, I followed the script.
Edgeworth
(Facepalm.)
(3.)
Edgeworth
My job was to convict the guy. He got a guilty verdict, but disappeared from the cell.
Phoenix
Was "He" involved too?
Edgeworth
(Takes a sip, lowers his cup.) If you mean the "Night Stalker" yes.
Maya
(Looks at Edgeworth.) Who is this "Night Stalker"?
Edgeworth
(Takes sip. Looks up at Maya.) You met him in this very office 13 years ago.
Maya
Wasn't he the guy that was arrested for raping women and killing them during the night?
Edgeworth
Stick with the script, Maya.
Maya
Oops.
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