CT: At one point when I was writing "The Imperial Daddy", LemonSmoothie brought up how they imagine Inga having Jim Cunning's Pete voice- something that I agree with after seeing how similar Pete's voice is to the one I use when writing for Inga, as well as how Pete's relationship with Maleficent in "Kingdom Hearts 2" is eerily similar to our favorite Minister of Justice's marriage to Ga'ran. So when JP and I started this fanfic, one of the first things I did was look up songs sung by Pete, and the second I saw "Pete's King of France" and heard the lyrics, I knew that this song was made for Inga and that it would be a crime if I didn't write this parody.
JP: Inga is the epitome despicable, nefarious and abominable as a human being and (if you read CT's works, according to the Bloodthirsty Spider,, as a husband!) and those are his better qualities! However, as is tradition, anything my co-pilot touches turns to hilarity, and this is no exception. Also, it made me watch the movie, which was beyond adorable! :)
"Inga's King of Khura'in"
Sung to the tune of "Petey's King of France" from Disney's
Mickey, Donald, and Goofy: The Three Musketeers
Some say I'm nasty and crass
That I'm rude, and an ass.
You wanna know why I'm a prick,
Here's my reason why:
After my marriage was forced,
Wifey yelled:
{Mocking Ga'ran's voice}
Why me?
He's such a bother!
Holy Mother,
His manhood's a little flea!
{Mocking Amara's voice}
Inga's brutish,
He's a slob,
He's an impious, foolish snob.
Shut up, in-law,
'Cause I'll claw,
To get what I want!
So I'm a jerk,
So I'm mean,
I'll be king,
And'll be seen!
You'll be dead,
After I overthrow that cantankerous queen!
Ha!
If ya can't be nice,
Be feared.
Don't take follies twice,
Have 'em speared.
Rule with an iron fist,
And you'll surely be revered.
I'm so excited,
I feel wise,
And with my spies,
I'll surely rise!
I'll pull the strings,
Give me nice things,
'Cause Inga's King of Khura'in!
I'll pull the strings,
Give me nice things,
'Cause Inga's King of Khuraaaaaaaaaa'in!
["Hey, why are you all laughing?!"]
Dual (because you know, we're a duet!) shout out of thanks and replies to the following awesomesauce readers/reviewers including PM's! Everyone else…thanks so much for reading!
Chapter 37
DJJ680
JP: Edgeworth has got to be one of the most heroically tragic characters in AA – even may give Polly, the only one not accused of murder – YET! – a run for his money, and I love how he's such a developed character. I am so glad you enjoyed this poignant reflection into his backstory. :)
As for who to do for your request – I may need to go to the think tank with my creative collaborator. I never thought of Rayfa but that opens up some wonderful possibilities. Thank you!
CT: When it comes to writing parodies for songs like "I can't Wait to be King", the biggest problem typically isn't having little to no ideas, but rather having to decide on one scenario out of a dozen or so equally-entertaining options. But I can promise that no matter what characters we choose for what role, it'll be a fun time for all.
chloemcg
JP: Edgeworth is such a complex character, I've already blocked him by making him be a pompous guest on want to be in my first song I wrote about him, and then my devilishly hilarious copilot tortured him with his geriatric stalker in the Scooby-Doo parody, so I figured let's give the poor guy some depth and flashback to his road to redemption. I honestly believe Phoenix saving his soul from the dark side is the reason why Miles will and still does to this day do everything for Nick no questions asked from the twice charting a private jet to undoubtedly being the mastermind who helped put together that jurist system which cleared Phoenix's name when he was disbarred.
Have you ever heard of Aviary Attorney? Fantastic fan game and because of that if I'm not picturing Phoenix as a dragon or a mythical bird that rises from the ashes, (I like to think of him as a Gryphon just because my headcanon is that's his middle name) I can see him as being a majestic falcon with Maya being his sidekick sparrow and Edgeworth being a pompous caulk that is rooster at least if we're talking about original trilogy Edgeworth, much like the one featured in the Mulan parody. As for the Payne brothers… Weasels both of them! I see Kristoph as a peacock… Or snake. Simon, of course, is a hawk. And Athena is a yellow check while Apollo would be a parent… Of course, I have seen wonderful fan art of the Ace Attorney cast are drawn as Pokémon character animals as well… But at least I didn't compare them to a Flock of Seagulls! :p
As always thank you for being so amazing milady!
CT: I'm glad that you liked the song. It really helps that Edgeworth is one of the deepest and complex characters in the series who tries to hide all of his hurt behind an icy glare.
When it comes to picturing the "Ace Attorney" cast as animals, I can't help but see Phoenix as a dragon- he's cunning and has his tiger counterpart in the form of Furio- or an actual phoenix since he keeps getting back up no matter how many times he's beaten down; Maya as a spider monkey because she's little, yet mischievous; Edgeworth as an owl for obvious reasons, Pearl as a kangaroo because while she looks harmless, she packs a mean punch; Gumshoe as a grizzly bear because he's large, scruffy, and probably has eaten food out of a dumpster on numerous occasions; Apollo as either an antelope due to his 'horns' or a howler monkey because of his loud voice; Athena as dolphin because she's intelligent and playful; and Trucy as a dove because of their association with magic and overall peaceful nature.
yankeegal13
JP: I actually never minded that pairing of Athena and Klavier too much, Athena's one of the few people who I multi-shipped although I prefer her with Apollo I've never been against her and Simon, and admiration lies we know she at least thinks the fop is beautiful and that that is the reason Apollo is so prickly around him! That being said, I'm happy you thought the song for Edgeworth turned out well, Thankyouverymuch! As for friendship song about these three guys… I'm open to suggestions but definitely see what I can do! :)
CT: Considering that Apollo, Athena, and Klavier all have similar ideals, I'd say that they get along pretty well outside of the courtroom. And even if they couldn't be friends purely based on morals, I'm sure that Klavier and Athena would get plenty of fun out of teasing Apollo about his height, forehead, hair, voice, outfit, and… well, everything else.
Forgreatcoffee
JP: Legendary? Me?! After I finished giggling maniacally at your after credits scenario which is way too easy to picture (poor Gumshoe if they cut his salary anymore he'll have to pay to come to work!) I am not worthy of such praise, Señor Silver Tongue, but nevertheless, I humbly thank you for your kind words! Nosferatu is the opposite of King Midas everything he touches turns to scheisse! Let's be honest Bratworth was a complete shit when he was younger, what with calling your kitten a bimbo, and we all know one of the reasons he'll always bend over backward for Nick is that the valiant blue attorneys saved the man from going to the dark side! (Perish the thought of Edgeworth being compared to coffee he is strictly a tea drinker!) XD
CT: Forgreatcoffee: Upon reading your comment, I couldn't help but picture Manfred dressing up like Snow Miser from "The Year Without Santa Clause" and referring to himself as Right Miser while singing about how everything becomes perfect in his grasp. And as for Gumshoe, at that point in the timeline, he wished he could afford ramen. That luxury was lost in "Turnabout Sisters" when Gumshoe failed to notice the conversation that Maya had recorded of her and Mia on her cellphone and actually gave it to Phoenix without much of a fight.
TheFreelancerSeal
JP: I see you've been dipping into the psychic juice yet again my friend… One of our readers actually asked for Can You Feel The Love Tonight and it's definitely coming up! Much like with a lot of the songs and movies you have suggested and mentioned, I am unfamiliar with God help the outcasts, but you have yet to mention something that I have despised, so now I have to go check it out! I'm very touched that you enjoyed my delving into the depths of Miles's then murky soul as he reflected on his life choices!
As for singing, I sound like a squealing pig in a vacuum cleaner so paying homage to my own work in that regard is not happening! I suppose I could offer my firstborn child as thanks anybody that actually sing this for me though… XD
As always thank you for my kind words, bud. Readers like you are the reason I keep writing even on these sleepless nights that have become my current existence!
CT: If you like a song, then like a song and don't let anyone tell you different. As long as you act civil when discussing your taste in music with others, then you're free to like whatever songs you want. And when it comes to writing a parody based on Edgeworth's raging inner turmoil, you can't do it justice unless you base it off of a song that has everything that you just described.
When it comes to singing, you're preaching to the tone-deaf choir. When I sing, most of the time it comes out flatter than Juniper's personality. But it really makes my day knowing that you think so highly of our parodies. And if someone were to make vocal versions of them, I wouldn't know what to say.
Muhammad S
JP: I have a long ago decided that I would not write Turnabout Time Traveler if I decide to incorporate the spirit of Justice storyline in Turnabout Everlasting because of desecration of Larry's character as well as Larris… But when I was toying with the idea the only way I would've made it work is if he had amnesia, and forgot about his beautiful wife as I have written him having! It would've been the only way his skirt-chasing even into his 30s would've been excusable even marginally!
A muffin basket? That is so hilariously random… I have never been a good baker myself whenever I try to make anything like muffins they end up tasting like hockey pucks… Although since I'm Canadian maybe that's just my way of trying to patriotic! XD
As for everyone's favorite kidnapped resident Princess Peach, someone once suggested that the reason Maya is so gluttonous is that Morgan used to starve her growing up, claiming it would help her spiritual powers because she was such a sadistic bitch! In the anime, Maya did survive off some candy she had tucked into her spirit robes when she was kidnapped maybe that's how she got the extra calories she needed to do that strenuous channeling?
I have given up ever getting the games in English, although I do know some wonderful stands are up to case to in translating the first game. Also, I have seen both playthrough's of DGS one and two (they are so damn amazing Asougi is Miles's kinsman, mark my words!) and there is a litany of reasons why Ryu and Su are tied only with Phaya as my number one OTP and is much as it pains me to say it might even be considered more canon… Especially if you watch the hilarious Ace Attorney fifteen-year anniversary video on YouTube that shows Phoenix and Maya meeting Nick's ancestral great-grandparents (Ryu is canon Nick's ancestor… But if you finish watching the games I'm sure you would not entirely rule out Su being his great-grandma!)
I really think those Paynes could shatter glass along with eardrums and your last nerve… I would even try to be polite as I shoved the cotton balls in my ears prior to any conversation with them!
Edgeworth is fascinating because it's so obvious and it was blatantly stated that he and Nick are best friends, but he just turns into a complete jackass whenever he's in the courtroom! One of my favorite parts in Time Traveler though is when Maya suggests they all hang out with the judge outside of court and Edgeworth gets all lofty about fraternizing with the enemy… But then makes it clear he still wants an invitation and if it can wait till after the trial is over he would be happy to join them! XD
Why does he even bother pretending to be a hard ass, that cinnamon roll?!
Most people love Miles Edgeworth, and I am no exception. He is such a multifaceted and multilayered character it is such a joy to write him, and it brings me equal joy to know that you enjoyed this parody dedicated to him. Thank you, dear reader.
CT: As much as I'd love to watch a subbed playthrough of both "Great Ace Attorney" games, I have not been able to figure out how to turn on the English subtitles for my iPad's YouTube. It's technical issues like this that make me relate to Phoenix on a spiritual level. But even though I haven't seen any gameplay, after looking at a few sprites, I'm certain of two things: Gant is somehow related to Hart Vortex, and Kristoph and Klavier are descendants of Sherlock Homes.
When it comes to "Turnabout Time Traveler", I have this insane crack theory that I consider in no way canon, but a funny joke nonetheless, about why Edgeworth's personality regressed for that specific case. Essentially, after being trapped in the elevator, Edgeworth suffered serious brain damage. Though Manfred wasn't going to let that stand in the way of his plans, so he took young Edgeworth to the best surgeon that money could buy who saved the boy with the help of a minicomputer fused to his brain that resembled a piece of clothing- a cravat. That's why Edgeworth's cravat was visible when Pierce took an x-ray of him- it's made of metal. In addition to negating the damage done to Edgeworth's brain, the computer made him cold, ruthless, and unfeeling, which was a major bonus for Manfred. Fortunately for Edgeworth, after losing his perfect record and discovering the truth about his mentor, two of cornerstones of the programming that Manfred had specifically requested to have codded in, the computer had a meltdown, shorting out the software that made him cold and ruthless while keeping the parts that enhanced his intelligence and maintained his health intact. However, the surgeon who implanted the computer in Edgeworth, to begin with, was Pierce's grandfather. So when Pierce was trying to convict Ellen, he made a visit one evening to Edgeworth's office and reset the software to its original state. Fortunately, Pierce's plans failed due to him not knowing that the computer was sensitive to x-rays, which caused it to once again malfunction and allow for Edgeworth to return to his original self. Essentially, think of that crack theory as a combination of the concept for "Six Million Dollar Man" and that one scene from "Toy Story 3" when Buzz was reset to 'Demo' mode.