Finals coming up. Probably going to be my last update for about a week, unless I can squeeze in some time to write another chapter. Either way, hope you enjoy.
Phoenix was in his office, holding his head in his hands. He had failed to find anything in the other alley, and all he had was a bullet from the first alley. Phoenix had called Gumshoe and had him send the bullet to forensics, to determine if the bullet was from the case. Standing up, Phoenix was thinking to himself how to defend Juan when he heard the entrance doors open. "Mr. Wright?"
Phoenix left his office and went to the front of the building, to see Jonathan standing in the doorway. "Mr. Wright, we need to talk."
"About what?"
"You're about to get a call about this, but there was a murder a few blocks from here."
"So? What does that have to do with me? I can't defend him if that's what you're asking."
"No, I'm not asking anything. I came to give you a warning, before the police arrive. There was a message on the wall near where the body was found."
"What did it say?"
"I don't remember EXACTLY what it was, but it basically said that if you don't stop being a lawyer, more and more people will be murdered."
Phoenix was shocked. "It said WHAT?!"
"Mr. Wright, I know you get tired of me saying this, but there is something I still haven't told you."
"And what's that?"
"While I was 'working' with my siblings, we learned about a small group that felt that you were setting killers free. In order to stop you, they said that they would use any means necessary to make sure you retire for good."
"So…now they're killing people…to keep killers off the street….that's logical."
Jonathan smirked. "I'm serious Phoenix. You better watch yourself from now on. I don't know what they have in store."
"I see…thanks. Now before you go, please tell me if you're hiding anything else from me?"
Jonathan was silent as he looked at Phoenix. "I—there is something that I am keeping from you, but it has nothing to do with you."
With that, Jonathan left the office, leaving Phoenix there alone. Looking around, Phoenix sighed. Why must something happen that revolves around me?
Phoenix was jolted from his thoughts when the phone rang. Answering it, Phoenix already knew who it was going to be. "Hello?"
"Pal! Two things! First, the bullet you told me to send to forensics, was not a bullet fired from the murder weapon!"
"Then what gun was it fired from?"
"We don't know that yet pal. However, we found a small amount of blood on the bullet. After conducting some tests, forensics found that the blood belonged to Jorge Rodrigo. What's interesting about it is that he's been missing…ever since the night of the crime."
"So that means we have a victim on the 'second murder' theory?"
"That's right pal! Sorry, but I was ordered to tell this to Mr. Edgeworth before I told you. I'm sure he'll use something to discredit this in court tomorrow…or if there is a trial tomorrow…"
"What do you mean Gumshoe?"
"That's the second thing. You see…there has been talk now of cancelling the trial tomorrow…because an unusual murder happened…"
Phoenix sighed. "I already know about that Gumshoe. An informant came and told me a murder had taken place…along with a note telling me to stop being a lawyer, or more murders will occur."
"That's right pal. I've been told that there is a big chance that you'll be replaced as the lawyer tomorrow because of the murder…"
This can't be happening…
"So what's going to happen if I'm removed?"
"Well…you have a chance to have another lawyer take your place. Since Apollo is in the hospital, I know it can't be him…"
I can't let this case fall to anyone…it could easily be corrupt…ted….
"Gumshoe, I need you to do a search for me. Look up an attorney known Miranda Veal."
"Why her?"
"I met her today. She's an attorney who just moved here from Arizona. From what I know of her, she hates corruption just as much as I do."
"Sure thing pal. Just give me a few seconds."
Phoenix held on to the phone as he heard Gumshoe conduct a search. After several minutes, he came back to the phone. "Still there pal?"
"I'm here Gumshoe."
"Good. According to this, she was an attorney at Kohlberk Law Firm in Phoenix Arizona. However, after her second trial, the law firm was found out to be a firm full of frauds and corruption. She then moved with her assistant here to restart her law career."
"What is her assistant's name?"
"I don't know pal. It doesn't say. However, if this her first trial here, she's going to need a person to guide her through the trial."
"I'll do that. I just need to find her."
"Okay pal, just wait—"
"Hey, Dick, who are you talking to?"
"Mr. Wright sir!"
"Good, tell him that he's no longer the attorney of this trial. However, he will be the attorney for the next two trials involving Juan."
Phoenix was stunned. They really did kick me off from the defense…
"Pal…I need to tell you something…"
"I heard it Gumshoe. That's why I need to know where Miranda is. I choose her to take my place tomorrow. I'll be there to guide her, but she's going to be in charge of the defense."
"Okay pal. Last I know, she's renting an apartment a few blocks from your office."
"Can you give me an address?"
Minutes later, Phoenix was standing in front of an apartment complex. "This is the place. Let's hope she's home."
Entering the complex, Phoenix looked for apartment 301. Minutes later, he found it. Ringing the doorbell, Phoenix stepped back to wait for Miranda to answer. However, when the door opened, it did not reveal Miranda, but a man."
"Hello?"
"Uh…hi. My name is Phoenix Wright. I was told Miranda Veal lives here. Is she home by any chance?"
The man shook his head and let Phoenix enter the apartment. "Miranda, some man named Phoenix Wright is here to see you!"
After a few seconds, Phoenix saw Miranda exit a room. "Mr. Wright, I didn't expect to see you. Why are you here?"
"Miranda, have you taken the BAR exam here?"
"Yeah, why?"
"I need you to take a case for me. I originally was in charge of the defense, but I've been kicked off for unforeseen circumstances."
"You didn't do anything illegal, right?"
"No, it's not that." Phoenix went on to explain everything to Miranda. When he was finished, Phoenix asked her, "Miranda, I'm offering you a job at Wright Anything Agency. Will you take it?"
After a few minutes, she responded with, "Of course I'll take it."
And now you know why I put Miranda in the last chapter. Sorry, but it's gonna be a while for my next update, so I'll keep you guys wondering what's going to happen. Anyways, thanks for reading and don't forget to review.