Well…time for a break from the trials. This chapter is more of a break for me, but I hope you guys enjoy this chapter just as much as the others. Also…we're 8 views away from 7,000. Tomorrow, IF I have time, I'll write a longer chapter.
Phoenix and Maya arrived back at the office. Setting down his things, Phoenix went to the kitchen and started making a sandwich. Maya walked into the living room, until Phoenix heard her squeal. "Oh no! I forgot about my date tonight with Lloyd!"
"Is it too late to go?"
"No, not yet. I still have ten minutes to get ready." With that, Maya charged into her room. Phoenix smiled a sad smile, and continued making his sandwich. I wonder where everyone else is. As if answering his thoughts, he heard the entrance door open. Looking up, Phoenix saw Apollo, Trucy, and Pearl come through the door, arguing.
"Polly, I'm telling you, the Saber Samurai is better!"
"Trucy, from what I have seen, the Steel Samurai is better!"
"But Mr. Justice, the Saber Samurai has fangs! How can the Steel Samurai compete with that?"
Apollo was about to answer when he saw Phoenix standing in the kitchen, smirking. "So, I see you got the girls all fired up."
"Mr. Wright, I …uh…how was the trial?"
"Could have been better."
"You lost it?"
"No, there will be another day. However, if things keep going the way they are, my client will be declared guilty, and Maya will be in danger again."
"What do you mean?"
"Yeah, Mr. Nick, why would Mystic Maya's life be in danger again?"
"You see…I believe the people trying to kill her, are the ones who committed the murder. Jonathan's brother, his sister, and a lady that's not quite right in the head are the ones trying to kill her. The sad thing is…they're in the trial."
"That can't be good."
Phoenix shook his head. After a couple seconds of awkward silence, Phoenix heard Maya enter the room. "So, how do I look?"
Phoenix turned to look at Maya, and was dumbfounded. She still had her topknot and spirit medium clothes, but the setting sun set an aura around her that made her look even more stunning. "Uh…you look great Maya." Phoenix's heart was beating fast, but he showed no signs of anything happening to him. "Thanks Nick." After a couple minutes of chatting, Phoenix heard a car pull up. A few seconds later, there was a knock on the door. Opening it, Phoenix saw Lloyd standing in front of him. "Hey Lloyd, come on in."
"Thanks Mr. Wright." Stepping inside, Lloyd looked at Maya. "Well, Maya, should we head to Gatewaterland?"
"Yep, let's go, see you guys later."
"See you later Mystic Maya!" As Maya left, Phoenix felt a tugging at his heart. (I know, it's the romantic chapter. Don't worry, the trial stuff will be in the next chapter.) Finally, Phoenix managed to go to the kitchen and finish making his sandwich. Going to the living room, Phoenix turned on the tv and watched the news. Much to his surprise, the opening story was about his trial. "Well-known defense attorney, Phoenix Wright, is fighting for the life of his client. Tomorrow marks the third day of the trial. We spoke with Prosecutor Gavin about the trial."
"So Mr. Gavin, what has happened to have this trial get extended to three days?"
"Mainly, it's just been rabbit trails the attorney has been leading us on. Today, he went so far as to go after a security guard at the courthouse, claiming that he was a killer's brother."
"So I take it you don't agree with his theory?"
"None of us did, except for his assistant. Because of this, Herr Wright will be defeated tomorrow."
"Thank you for your time Mr. Gavin."
The tv then showed the two news anchors. "So, Shelly, what do you think of this trial?"
"To be honest, I believe that Phoenix Wright is completely wrong this trial. He doesn't have any solid evidence about what happened and is trying to pin the guilt on anyone that he thinks of. A shameful tactic, which makes me saddened that he was able to take the BAR exam again."
"I completely agree Shelly. Phoenix Wright will lose tomorrow, no doubt about that. It's just a matter if he will take another case after th—"
Phoenix turned off the tv. Phoenix was furious about what the female anchor had said. I did not forge evidence! I can't believe she said that!
"Daddy?"
Phoenix turned and saw Trucy, Pearl, and Apollo looking at him. "That news anchor was wrong. I'm sure you had a good reason to suspect him."
"I did, but as she said, I didn't have any solid evidence."
"Don't worry Daddy, I'm sure you'll win tomorrow."
Phoenix slightly smiled. "Thanks…Trucy."
Phoenix got up and left the living room, leaving his half-eaten sandwich behind. Entering his office, Phoenix turned on the lights and stared at his office. Finally, Phoenix sat down at his desk, and remembered the good old days.
Maya was having the time of her life at Gatewaterland. She was watching the Blue Badger and the Proto Badger take down the Bad Badger (I know, too much badger for me.) when Lloyd motioned for them to take a picture near the front entrance. After taking a picture, Lloyd told her he had to go to the bathroom. While waiting, Maya took a seat near a fountain. Not many people were near her and she liked that. Breathing in the cool evening air, Maya let her thoughts drift to the trial earlier that day. Nick had done all he could to defend Stacy, but all he got was flak from the press. While pondering this, the heard footsteps approach her.
Lloyd had finished going to the bathroom and headed back to the fountain. However, Maya was nowhere to be seen. "Maya?" Looking around him, he could not see her. After he was about to go to a different part of the park to look for her, he heard a struggle for breath. Running to the sound, he found a man wearing a ski mask choking Maya. "Hey! Get away from her!" The man looked at Lloyd and took off, dropping Maya. Maya coughed and greedily took in air. Lloyd ran up to her. "Maya…what happened?"
Maya tried to speak, but was too in shock to answer.
Phoenix was trying to focus on the paperwork in front of him. However, he couldn't shake the feeling something had happened. Suddenly, the phone next to him started to ring. "Wright Anything Agen—"
"Pal, I need you to come to Gatewaterland right away!"
"What for detective?"
"Someone just tried to kill Maya!"
Phoenix jolted up from his seat. "What!? I'll be right there detective!"
Dashing from his office, Phoenix slipped on some shoes and went to flag down a taxi, avoiding questions from Pearl and Trucy.
Entering Gatewaterland, Phoenix rushed through the entrance, to see Maya and Lloyd talking with Gumshoe. Phoenix could tell Maya was visibly shaken as she was trembling. "Maya!"
Maya turned and saw Phoenix. He could see relief enter her eyes. "Nick…" Maya rushed up to him and hugged him. Don't worry Maya. I'll catch the bastard who tried to kill you tomorrow. I swear it! Jonathan…please testify tomorrow.
And that ends the chapter. The next chapter will be the beginning of the third day of the trial. Oh, and while I was writing this, we hit the 7,000 view mark. Thanks to everyone who has read this and don't forget to review, I haven't gotten any recently.