Epilogue
I was so happy to see Maya alive. I was worried about what they said about another one murder attempt. I should thank Franziska later.
- Ms. Pearl Fey, - the judge started. - Your actions will be judged in a separate trial. I hope the jury will be lenient with you, considering all the circumstances.
- Pearls, - I remembered, - I would like to defend you in your trial, but I am afraid I can't defend anyone anymore. But I have a decent attorney in my office. He is much better than me. I think he will gladly accept your case.
- Mr. Nick, you shouldn't. I did terrible things and you still treat me as your child.
- Indeed, you have done terrible things.
- Nick! - Maya protested, but I stopped her.
- When you were in that situation, all you had to do was just shoot in the air and ask for help. I know it is not a secret for you. However, you were too scared for your mother to do it. But all people make mistakes. And everyone gets the consequences of their mistakes. And here what it means to me.
I turned to the judge:
- Your Honor, thank you for letting me continue this trial. I understand my wrongdoings and am ready to take punishment.
I took my badge off my jacket.
- Mr. Wright, you set a bad example to the younger generation. But I appreciate that you found the strength to admit it.
- I set a good example of how not to do, Your Honor, - I grinned. - I must admit I completely forgot for these seven years how to be a defense attorney. Maybe I never even knew.
The judge nodded.
- Thank you for everything, Mr. Nick, - Pearls sincerely smiled. I haven't seen Pearls this happy in these few days. - How strange... I go to jail and for the first time in my life feel free. I have no bonds with people anymore. I betrayed all my love to my mother and to Mystic Maya to get this scum. I saw how you put it all on the line and did the same thing. And finally, I can think what I want and do what I want...
- Pearls, - Maya shouted. - You can't be alone. No one can be alone.
- Mystic Maya. I'm sorry I can't be like you. You draw your strength from the people around you. But I understand now. I can be strong only on my own.
- Pearls, - I started, - I have a favor to ask you.
- A favor? I will do anything for you.
- All these stories, how you tried to kill yourself, how the mafia threatened you, when you were all alone. You should learn how to get help from others. This is what I wanted to ask. We will find a good psychologist for you. Don't reject his help.
- I will do my best, Mr. Nick. I will not run away anymore.
- Sorry for interrupting you, Mr. Wright, but you can continue your conversations in the detention center.
- Yes, Your Honor.
- Bailiff. Escort Ms. Fey to the detention center.
- One last word, Your Honor, - Williamson wedged. - Ms. Fey. I regret my actions. I saw that it could only be you and didn't try to see the whole picture. I didn't see beyond my own nose. I am sorry, - he bowed.
And Pearls left the courtroom.
- Ms. Iris Hazakurain. It was a long trial. And it's time to take the case to the jury.
I looked at Iris for the first time in a while. She was sad. It was not surprising considering what she witnessed. I was sure she would be all right too.
- The verdict is back. The decision was unanimous. The jury found the defendant, Ms. Iris Hazakurain, not guilty! Trial is over.
I exhaled and we went to the defendant's lobby.
- Niiiick! - Maya felt on me and I embraced her. She started crying. - Niiiiiiiiiiick!
I saw Iris' face. She was... jealous? 'Oh, Iris, I thought you were after Larry.'
- Oh, Nick, let me sit. I feel dizzy.
- Mystic Maya! The master! Are you all right?
We helped Maya sit on the crouch.
- Iris. There is no Fey Clan anymore. I am not master of anything. Please, call me just Maya, - she smiled. - I am just glad you are fine.
- And I am glad you are fine too, - they hugged.
I left them some time, then asked:
- And what do you want to do next? After your recovery and all this stuff with Rivalres.
Maya became more serious.
- I want to restore our family. Fey have always been just a part of the Kurain village. I will live there like a normal villager. A normal villager with a slightly paranormal Kurain channeling technique, - she smiled. - But I'm afraid my house will be confiscated. But maybe there is a place for me somewhere. And... Iris. I want to ask for your help. Not only as my sister, but as my friend too.
- Of course, Maya, - Iris smiled too. And they hugged again.
I heard a knock.
- Wright? A few words, if you can.
- Yes, Mr. Williamson.
- I just want to say. You are a decent man. You are the best attorney I have ever seen in my long life. And I'm sorry you should have lost your badge to convince me.
- To convince you? Don't be stupid, Mr. Williamson. I made a mistake and I will take punishment for it. Nothing more. And I don't want to listen to all this flattery from you after you have almost convinced me to pursue an innocent girl.
- Wright, I... I'm sorry.
- Mr. Williamson, - I heard Maya's voice. - Could you deliver me to the police station? I want to be interrogated.
- That is unnecessary, - he answered. - There are Ms. Von Karma and Mr. Watters here. We can interrogate you in the next room. And then we will drive you back to the hospital.
- Thank you! Nick, Iris, I heard there is a canteen in the Eldoon hospital, where they serve really salty noodles. Could you please wait for me there so we can have dinner together? And Nick, my family has no money anymore. You pay!
- I have no objections.
And there ends the story about the attorney, Phoenix Wright. You can be sure, I will continue my fight, but seven years have taught me that no title or badge are required for that.
