Justice VS Injustice
Because I am a fool who refuses to accept the real ending of Dual Destinies, I'll instead write this AU where (my hot bara bby) Detective Fulbright DOESN'T die and the Phantom poses as him, but rather, he's one of many on the force trying to stop the Phantom (but since he's the protag, it's obviously gonna be him in the end that stops him...IF he does! :O), who's been terrorizing the citizens of good 'ol L.A.! I hope you all will love this mini adventure, and remember: IN JUSTICE WE TRUST!
May 25, 7:25am
Palm Springs Condominium
Fulbright's Room
Ahh, how I've been waiting for this day...my first day on the job! I'm Bobby Fulbright, and starting from today, I'm going to become a detective! You have NO idea how happy I am about that! Ever since I was a little boy, I was always fascinated over the idea of speading JUSTICE over the world, and I even came up with my own little motto:
"In justice we trust!"
BOOYAH~! I even throw on some music and do the classic sliding-on-the-floor-with-socks, along with just a shirt and boxers, hah hah hah!
"~OOH, IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE, I SHALL GET YOU~
~MMMM, WITH THIS DETECTIVE ON THE CASE, YOU CAN'T TRY~
YEEAAH, JUST GIVE UP, CAUSE I'LL F YA WITH JUSTIC-"
"SHUT UP! ! !"
"Oh!" Whoops! Guess I woke up my neighbor from next door again, hah hah hah.
"SORRY, MR. STIKIN! ! !"
He's such a funny guy, always saying insults and using bad words, but I know he kids! One time, I fell in the pool in the back of this condo, and he said he didn't help me because I could teach the little fishies some justice, but then I remembered fishes aren't in pools...but still, what a nice guy to suggest such a thing!
But I better get ready, or I'll be late to see Mr. Chief! Wow, to be able meet the chief prosecutor face to face...this must be a dream come true! No: it IS a dream come true! I throw on some pants and loafers (and can't forget about my favorite shades!) and, locking it first, head on out the door, greeting everyone I see.
"Good luck, Bobster!"
"Hey, don't go arresting ME, now, hah hah hah!"
"In justice we trust, DETECTIVE Bobby~! ;D"
"Thanks! And yes, in justice we trust!" Such nice people live here, I can't WAIT to show them my badge when I get it! And I should go buy me a flashy detective's coat, eh hee hee hee! Ahh, the outside air is so crisp and clean today! And there's my beautiful, roofless car that's a such a shiny red! I call her...the JUSTICEMOBILE! Bet you were expecting that, hah hah hah!
Luckily, the Prosecutor's Building's not too far from here: 5 minutes away, in fact! I turn on the engine, throw on music, adjust my mirror and shades, and last but not least...my seatbelt! "Alright! Let's-a-go!"
*VROOOOOOOOOM*
Driving through the streets of skyscrapers and traffic, L.A. really gives off that downtown feeling! I even scream my motto to some passerbys, and they all replied back with it! Hah hah hah, I think my love for justice is spreading before I even become a detective! In no time, I reach the place. Let's hope my years of law school will be put into play! "*gulp*" O-Oh man, now that I'm here, I'm actually kind of nervous! C-Calm down, Bobby! All you're doing is meeting the chief prosecutor! Deeply exhaling, I enter the building.
"You have those reports for me, ja?"
"*munch* *munch* Yeah, yeah!"
W-Woah! It's hustling and bustling in here! Prosecutors everywhere, detectives running around...I should make a first impression! Ahem...
"IN JUSTICE WE TRUST! ! !"
"..."
...Woah. It sure got quiet...did I leave that much of a good first impression? Great!
"...I figured that was you. Fulbright..." Ah! I know that voice! The one who's walking up to me...
"H-Hello, Mr. Chief!" I bow down to him. Such a cool guy, he is! Even his glasses are cooler than mines! He shakes my hand. "I-I'm here, like you wanted me to be!"
"Yes, I can see. And you seemed to have left an impression on our fellow officers, here." Everyone was still quiet around us. I cackle.
"Yeah! I guess my aura of justice enwrapped them all, hah hah hah!"
"*sigh* If you say so...come with me. We'll discuss more in my office.''
"Okay!" I was so excited, I ran ahead of him to the elevator. "Which floor is it on?"
"The 12th." I pushed the button, but he was going towards the stairs...?
"U-Umm...I thought you just said it was on the 12th floor..." He turned to face me.
"Yes, it is."
"So wouldn't you rather take an eleva-"
"NO."
"!" Eeek! What's with that demonic glare?! D-Did I just make him angry?! Sweating bullets, I salute to him. "I-I-I see! Must be getting some exercise, right? Yep, that's good for you!"
"Hmph." And there he goes...Note: Do NOT mention the word "elevator" around Mr. Chief ever again! Well, it would be rude of me to just leave him by taking the faster way up, so I hurry towards the stairs.
"Wait for me, Mr. Chi-"
"Come on, Fulbright! What is taking you?" Wow, what an echo...just how far up is he? "I'm already up here, get moving!" WH-WHAT?! He's already on the 12th floor?!...He is a really amazing guy.
As soon as I got off the elevator, I followed him to his office. When that door opened, I was so wowed by the looks of it: checkerboard floor, a huge window with a fantastic view of the city, and wowie, look at the size of that bookshelf! This room just screams, "I've got money to burn!"
"Sit down."
"Ah!" I rushed over to one of the couches and sat down. Ohh, they feel so soft, especially when you bounce on them! He sat across from me and shot me a look saying that I should stop doing that. Mrrrgh...
"Now, as you know, this will be the day you become a detective-"
"I'M VERY THANKFUL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE"!
"...I wasn't finished."
"Oh! M-My apologies..."
"And, whether you consider this lucky or not, but...you will have a special task: one that not any other detective on this building and even at the police department has."
"! ! !" A special assignment...only for ME? I feel faint, am I going to pass out? I cupped his hands. "Sir! ! ! I...I can't tell you how happy I am! *sniff* *sob* *hic*" I start bawling tears of happiness like a little baby.
"Please do not cry..." I wiped my tears away with my trust handkerchief.
"Yes, sir."
He smirked. "And your overdramatic reactions are another reason why you're perfect for this task. See, you will be partnered with a prosecutor, like all of the other detectives. However..." He went over to his bookshelf and grabbed a file, placing it on the desk and opened it. "This prosecutor, like you, is a very special one from the others. Here is his picture."
He showed me the photograph and, um...he sure doesn't look like a nice guy. Dark expression, baggy eyes, unnatural hair color mixed in with his black hair...is he a rock star prosecutor or something? Oh, wait...
"His name is Simon Blackquil. He is a prosecutor currently residing in prison."
"In prison...?!" I zoomed through the files with my eyes: he's right! He is a prisoner! AND a prosecutor?! How is that even possible?! "B-But, sir! ! ! How can he be a prosecutor and a prisoner at the same time?! Wouldn't one normally be one or the other?"
"Yes, that is true. But..." He walked towards the window. "There's a good reason as to why I'm allowing him to still do his job. Eventually, I'm sure you'll find out as well." Aww, keeping me in the dark...but whatever the reason, if Mr. Chief trusts him enough to prosecute again, then he must not be that bad of a guy! Yeah!
"...Is this okay with you...Detective Fulbright?" He asked me while turning his head, smiling.
"M...Mr. Chief..." I rose up from my chair and threw him a peace sign. "I promise to work alongside this man and bring JUSTICE to the world, sir!"
"Hm, hm, hm! I'm very glad, because right about now, my fellow detective should be bringing him in."
"WHAT?!" W-W-What the, I'm already meeting him?!
*knock knock*
"Mr. Edgeworth., we're here, pal!"
"And there they are. Detective, get the door, please." I gulped. Hard. A-Alright, alright! No need to be so nervous! Just show him capable you can be! With a trembling hand, I opened the door, then rocketed back to the couch. A big guy, about as big me, with a green trenchcoat came in, along with an even taller guy who made me kind of shiver a little with shackles on. Is he the guy...?
Mr. Chief walked up to them. "Thank you very much, Detective Gumshoe. Why don't you two have a seat?" Those two sat on the opposite side of me while Mr. Chief sat besides me. Someone came in a second later and put down a tea set. How about a hospital bed, because I feel like I'm about to die from heart failure. "Detective Gumshoe, this is the new detective joining us as of today. His name is-"
"BOBBY FULBRIGHT! IN JUSTICE WE TRUST!"
"..."
"..."
Those two have such a soulless look on their face right now...but then Detective Gumshoe chuckled and shook my hand. "Woah, you caught me off guard there for a second, pal! Welcome to the force!" What a nice guy!
"Thank you! I can't wait to work with y-"
"Silence."
"!"
"!"
"..." H-He spoke...and of all the things to say to someone you just met, too! He opened his eyes, which I can barely see because of those bags and his bangs.
"...Sir, this must be an absolute farce. To have this bellowing buffoon be my watcher...I'd never!"
"*gulp*"
"Now, now, Prosecutor Blackquil...that is no way to treat your new partner, although I can see where you're coming from."
"Hey! But anyways...I'll promise to be the best detective I can be! And who knows, maybe I can even rehabilitate you!" I shot him my most glistening smile. I can't let his attitude get to me: I must overcome that with JUSTICE!
"...Rehabilitate? What in the devil are you talking about?"
"I know that you're a prisoner..." I shook my clenching fist. "But even a prisoner can change his ways and become a good guy again! Rest assured, I'll make it so that you're a prosecutor who can breathe in the fresh air of freedom!"
"...!"
"Detective..."
"Pal..."
...Even I was caught off guard by what I said. I guess the spirit of justice possessed me, but there's no going back, now! Who knows, maybe I really can-
"Heh heh heh heh heh heh..."
"!"
"!"
"!" No way...is that laughing coming from...
*SLAM SLAM*
"Hah hah hah hah hah hah hah!" He's laughing while banging the table...so even he has a laugh box! He gave me a devious smile. "Oh, how you amuse me! Hmph! Very well! Let's see if your promise will uphold until the very end...Fool Bright!"
'Fool Bright...?' Well, whatever floats his boat, I guess. I patted his shoulder. "Rest assured, Prosecutor Blackquil! I will tend to my responsibilities as the psychical representation of justice, and help give you the freedom I'm sure you deserve!"
"Hmm." Mr. Chief took a sip of his tea. "Your undying passion to reach a certain goal...you know, you actually remind me of a good friend of mine, albeit me not having a clue as to who's more obnoxious." He smirked: I wonder who this "good friend" of his is. I'd sure like to meet them!
"Well, pals, I'd better get going. Got some work to do! Hey, I'll be seeing ya around, pal!" I threw him a peace sign.
"Later! In justice we trust!"
"Now, Detective."
"Yes? Oh, before that..." I hopped over to the other couch and threw my arm around Prosecutor Blackquil and pressed my face against his. As his new guardian, I should get to know him better! And then maybe I'll be less afraid of him, heh heh heh...but then he started struggling.
"Release me from your grasp, you stripe-ridden swine!"
"Hmm? Oh, my shirt! But stripes are cool! Though, I'll admit, I'll need a super savvy coat to complete my looks of justice!"
"...Or you could utilize the fashion of a rope tied tightly around your neck, perhaps?"
"Hah hah! Y'know, you're a funny one!"
"I was NOT jesting!"
"*AHEM*" Ohh, forgot about Mr. Chief. He pinched at his forehead. "As I was saying, you two will begin working together tomorrow. Oh, and this is for you, Detective Fulbright."
"Detective Fool Bright."
Ignoring Mr. Mockey Pant's jab, I receive the gift Mr. Chief handed me. O-Oh. My. GOODNESS! It's...it's...the case made out of fine leather, an I.D.: MY I.D., and the golden, circle-like object in the form of a b...b...
"This is your badge, Detective. Promise that you'll never lose it. Nor your I.D. card, unlike a certain detective who's lost it at least 3 times..."
"OHH, THANK YOU, SIR!"
"WAGH!" I wrap the chief in a great big hug filled with JUSTICE! "NNNNNGGHOOOOH! UNHAND ME THIS INSTANT!"
"S-Siiiir! *sniff* *bawl* *sob* I-I promise, in the name of justice, that I'll never lose it, and that'll I bring justice into the world!"
"WHATEVER, JUST LET ME GO, YOU'RE WETTING MY CRAVAT!"
"OH!" I felt myself get yanked back to the couch.
"Fool Bright, you shallow-headed imbecile!" For a guy in shackles, he sure is strong! Eep, Mr. Chief's face is full of veins...
"...That is all. You and him may be excused. Oh, and make sure to read over the files for your case tomorrow over there on my desk. You are to head to the destination and look for evidence to support Prosecutor Blackquil first thing in the morning. Is that understood?"
My first time doing detective work tomorrow...oooh, I can't wait! I'll finally be able to show off my love for justice! I saluted to him. "Yes, sir! In justice we trust! ! !"
"Why, yes. In justice we trust. Escort your partner back to prison, and have a nice day."
"Certainly!" I rose up from my seat. "Well, let's get movin', Prosecutor Blackquil!"
"Hmph..." He rose and headed to the door.
"Ah, wait for-"
"Oh, and Detective?" Mr. Chief stopped me and walked up to me, whispering. "In case he gets... out of hand, you may need a way to remind him how to behave. Look into that."
I whispered back, "Okay, sir!" Then I hurried up to him before he probably causes any trouble. Maybe I should take this time to get to know him better. "So, Blackquil! ...Are you a former rockstar?! Or, a big fan of them or something?" He turned his head towards me. He looks offended.
"...And what in the world would make you assume such an outlandish thing?"
"Well, your coat! And hair! And eyes." I said, pointing to each. He groaned.
"I should hack your head off with my sword. Still your tongue and press the button for the elevator."
Sword? For a second there, he sounded as if he was a samurai or something! ...Wait, don't tell me he's a fan of samurais. Hah! How cute!
"And you can wipe that foolish grin off your face. You look even more like an utter fool."
"And you should stop frowning all the time! Smile more! Like me!" I told him, flashing him my pearly whites...that he almost tried to shatter with his fist. Mmm-hm, this little bugger will certainly be a hard one to handle!
...
May 25, 9:42pm
Palm Springs Condominium
Fulbright's Room
"Haaah!" Ohh, how nice it feels to plop back on the couch again! Even I can get tuckered out, you know! But I was able to get a awesome ol' detective's coat (I'm still mentally restraining myself from putting it on)! I'm so excited for tomorrow, I almost want to plop on the bed and fall right asleep! But first, I wonder what's on TV...
"...And once again, the Phantom has made his move."
"!" Yeah, this has been on the news lately: a world-known criminal who's caused an endless amount of crimes: the international spy known as, by all of us, the "Phantom." His face, his name, motives...no one knows. Most of the crimes he commits are bombings and random, in our opinion, killings. The police have been trying to track down this guy for who knows HOW long, now!
Hah hah hah! What if I'M the one who stops him?! ...! Wait...what if...what if I really can stop him? Why, everyone would acknowledge me as the idol of justice...and California will be all okay! I rose up like a blossoming hero. "Yeah! JUSTICE! ! !"
*BANG* *BANG*
"SHUT THE FUCK UP! ! !"
"SORRY, MR. STIKIN! ! ! ...Justiiiice~!"
*wink*
Seeing all the stories about this wonderful man, I was inspired to do this one. Of course, the other characters in the series will make appearences, but I'll also probably throw in some I created, too. Who knows. And I'll also try to come up with some custom cases, and probably reference ones that acutally happened in the games. Hopefully, you all will love this series, and remember, IN JUSTICE WE TRUST! BYE!