Usagi Tsukino: Ace Attorney!

Part 2: Turnabout Classroom!

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Luna was having a migraine. She always got one when she went through a lot of stress. Today had been a particulary stressful one.

It had started with the attack. All the evidence pointed to Rei, one of their own, a sailor senshi. After Mamoru was released from the hospital, they went to America, where they could find the most prolific prosecuter, Miles Edgeworth. That's when things went wrong.

Mr. Edgeworth was unable to accept their case, and so he had sent for his 'sister', Franziska Von Karma. That woman gave Luna the willies. Only Yoma ever gave Luna the willies, until they met that woman, of course. Then they had found that Usagi and Rei had gained the services of a top notch defense attorney; Phoenix Wright. Luna had heard of all these lawyers, of course. Well, Ami had and had passed on the info.

Mamoru had taken the stand, and everything semed to be going fine. And then that blasted Mr. Wright produced his flimsy defense. And before she knew it, they lost the case.

But all that was nothing compared to the events earlier the next day, when they all returned to Japan, and to the shrine, and Usagi made her announcement.

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"You're WHAT!?" They had all screamed, Mamoru and Luna loudest of all.

"I'm dumping Mamoru." Usagi said, calmly, and without the usual nickname she gave her......ex.

"But you're destined to be together!" Luna cried.

"That's right!" Mamoru agreed.

"Screw destiny." Usagi said. "Mamoru was such a jerk, and so I decided to be done with him."

She's acting like he's not even here, Luna thought.

"And who's going to replace him?" Ami enquired. "I highly doubt anyone can replace him."

Usagi smirked. It was creepy. "But I've already found someone else."

"WHO!?" Everyone screamed again.

Usagi wrapped her arms around Rei, who everyone was ignoring. They still distrusted her, despite Phoenix's defense. Or perhaps that was the cause.

"I've decided that Rei is far more deserving of my affections." Usagi said indignantly (not sure what that really means), and stuck her tongue out.

Mamoru was steaming. Literally. "H - her!?"

"But she attacked Mamo-chan!" Makoto pointed out.

Usdagi stared at her freind. "Wright-san proved she didn't do it. Are you saying he was lying?"

Makoto winced. "N - no..."

"There. Matter resolved. And, no, you can't make me change my mind." Usagi said this while looking at Luna. "Which brings me to my next point."

"There's MORE!?" Minako shrieked. It was high time she said SOMETHING.

"Yep. I'm quitting.'

They blinked. "Quiting what?" Ami asked.

"Being Sailor Moon. The Sailor Senshi. All of it."

They all gaped. This was too much.

"But it's your destiny!" Luna bellowed. There's a lot shouting here, huh?

"As I said before, screw destiny." Usagi stuck out her tongue again.

"And what will you do if not that?" Ami enquired.

Usagi grinned. "That's simple. i'm going to be a defense attorney."

If their jaws could drop any lower, They'd be on the ground.

"WHY!?" Makoto screeched.

"Because, Wright-san believed in Rei, when no one else did. He fought to protect her, in a way we never could. There are no more Yoma, so now I want to protect the innocent from other evils." She smiled. "Kay?"

That's when Luna fainted.

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Usagi was in her bedroom, with Rei. They had been doing everything together lately. This time, it was a bit more practical.

Usagi was studying law. She had to do this to be prepared to become an attorney. However, Usagi and studying of any kind don't mix well. So Rei had come along to help.

Things weren't going well.

"Wake up, Baka-head!" Rei yelled.

Usagi got up. There was drool on her mouth. Rei wiped it off.

"But it's so boriiiiiiiing." Usagi pouted.

"You're the one who chose this path."

"I know. But still...."

Rei leaned in closer to her girlfriend.

"How about some incentive?"

"Incentive?"

Rei smiled. "Yeah. I will quiz you. Every question you get right, I'll give you a prize."

Usagi pretended to think about it. "OK." She said.

I have no knowledge of law, so we'll just skip the rest. Just know that Usagi got a lot of 'prizes'.

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Juuban High School. A place of learning, of bettering yourself academically.

A place where Usagi and her chums regulary swapped lunches.

A place where Usagi is asleep in class.

Again.

She was awakened when something struck her head.

"Huh? Wha?"

"USAGI TSUKINO!!! HOW MANY TIMES MUST YOU BE TOLD!? THIS IS A TIME FOR STUDYING, NOT SLEEPING!!!" her teacher, Miss Haruna, bellowed.

Usagi smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, I was up all night studying."

Haruna scoffed. "Studying? You? I'll believe it when I see it!"

Suddenly, a female student from another class barged into the class.

Haruna turned. "What is the meaning of this?"

More girls came in. There were nine of them. The first one stepped forward.

"I'm Sakura Hiroshi. Me and my classmates here have all been robbed."

"Robbed?" Haruna was shocked.

"That's right. We have a witness here who saw the whole thing. She got a good look at the criminal. He was one of your students."

Haruna looked pissed. "Who was it?

"I think his name was 'Umino'"

Usagi's closest friend, Naru, turned to her boyfriend. "What did you take?"

"I didn't do it!" Umino cried.

"Don't lie, Umino!" Haruna said. "Return what you stole, or make a compensation! Either way, this better be done today!"

Umino was shaking and crying. Everyone was looking at him like he was scum. Even Naru.

"OBJECTION!"

Everyone turned to look at Usagi, who had shouted that famous word.

"And what do you want?" Sakura enquired.

"I won't let you treat one of my friends this way! I don't believe for one instant he's guilty!" Usagi yelled.

Umino looked at her, hope in his eyes. "R-really?"

Usagi nodded at him, then turned back to Sakura. "If we're going to get to the bottom of this, we'll have to do it right. I declare that we perform a trial!"

"A trial? In our classroom?" Miss Haruna asked.

Usagi smirked. "Of course. The americans do it many times. A classroom trial is performed when a student is accused of a crime in school, usually for theft or bullying. A classroom trial is perfect to prove a student's innocence....or guilt."

Sakura nodded. "Very well then. We shall do as you say. But remember, no matter what, this twerp is guilty." She pointed towards Umino at this, "You're only delaying the inevitable."

Miss Haruna sighed. "Very well then. But we'll perform this trial in the gym, because there's more room there. We shall ask all other students and faculty members to attend as well."

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A few hours later, everyone was ready for the trial. Usagi had called her family so they could see her in action. Minako and Makoto were also in the audience.

Miss Haruna was picked to be the Judge, because she was the most authoriative person in the class. Usagi had volunteered for the defense, and Ami Mizuno volunteered for the prosecution. Usagi had asked her earlier why she had done so.

"It's very simple," She answered, "It's because I want to beat you at your own game. I think this is the only way to make you see some sense. I can already tell: this farce will only last thirty minutes, at the most."

Court was now in session: Class 4-C vs. Umino.

"The defense is ready, your honour." Usagi said.

"The prosecution is ready, your honour." Ami said. She sounded almost bored.

"Then court is now in session." Miss Haruna declared. "The prosecution may begin their opening statement."

"Of course." Usagi could've sworn she saw a smirk. "Early this morning, Miss Sakura Hiroshi had gone to the women's changing rooms in the gym. When she had got there, She saw a person matching Mr. Umino's description leaving the scene. when she looked in the lockers, she had some...items missing, and reached the conclusion that Umino must've stolen them."

Miss Haruna looked thoughtful. "Why did she go back to the change rooms? Didn't her swimming class already finish?"

"Yes, your honour, but she had left something behind. She was simply getting it back."

"Very well then, continue."

Ami nodded. "At once. Anyway, she had gathered the class together and the group marched off to to apprehend the culprit. And that brings us to our current situation."

Miss Haruna nodded. "And do we know what was stolen?"

Ami quickly smirked at Usagi, then nodded. "What else would a teenage boy take? He stole several items of clothing. Certain clothing."

"Such as....?"

"Underwear."

There were gasps throughout the room. Everyone glared at Umino, who desperately wanted the earth to swallow him.

Usagi frowned. "And do you have any evidence to back this up?"

Ami winced, as if she was struck. "W-what?"

It was Usagi's turn to smirk. "Please, you can't just say something and expect everyone to instantly believe you. You must have proof. I ask again, do you any evidence proving that Umino stole ANYTHING?"

Ami started to sweat, but then regained her composure. "The crime was committed not too long ago. Maybe he still has one of these items in his possesion. Search him!"

And with that, Umino was accosted by two larger boys, who looked not that willing to do anything to hurt the boy. One of the girls who had accompanied Sakura started rummaging through his pockets. It only took a few seconds for her to exclaim and hold up a plain white piece of panties.

Ami looked triumphant. "Is that evidence enough for you?"

(Panties were entered into the Court Record)

Usagi frowned. Things were NOT looking good. Maybe they were right. Maybe Umino was a pervert and stole...those.

She looked toward the boy, who was pale muttering "When did those...?" or something.

No, she reminded herself. She MUST believe in her client, or she would betray her promise to Mr. Wright. She knew that there was something else here. She just had to think....

Then, she got an idea.

"Miss Haruna," Usagi calmly said, "I call Sakura Hiroshi to the stand! I would like to actually HEAR her testimony from the woman herself!"

"Very well then," Sakura said, "I'll play your game. However, you'll only hear what Mizuno-san has stated." And with that, she strode to Haruna's side.

-WITNESS TESTIMONY-

"Please state your name and occupation."

"Sakura Hiroshi, student."

"Can you describe, in detail, what transpired?"

"Easy. We had just got back from changing out of our swimsuits, and were on our way to our next class when I realised that I had left behind something. I asked the girls to wait while I went back to get it back.

When I got to the locker rooms, I found that WORM had snuck inside and was rifling through our lockers. I was so shocked I just stood there, uncomprehending until it was too late.

When he saw me, he panicked and ran, but not before taking something. I suppose it was those panties you got from him.

When I realised the only reason he would be in there, I got back and rounded everyone together.

And that's it."

-END TESTIMONY-

Haruna frowned at Umino, who was shaking and looked ready to cry. "That'll be all, Hiroshi-san. Well, that seems pretty conclusive. I have no choice but to declare --"

"OBJECTION!"

Everyone stared at Usagi, her arm outstreched and index finger pointing straight. "We can't decide ANYTHING until I cross examine the witness!"

Haruna stared at her along with everyone else. "Cross examine?"

Ami scowled. "Don't you think your insipid HERO WORSHIP has gone on long enough? We don't need to cross examine. The facts are clear as day." The blue haired genius shrugged. "Umino. Is. GUILTY."

Usagi frowned. "Or maybe you don't want me ruin the witness' credibility? Maybe you don't want another embarrassment like with Mamoru?"

Ami looked furious. "Are you insinuating that I'm scared, or that I don't trust the witness?"

"Maybe. After all, you wouldn't be so unwilling if you trusted her, right?"

"Very well then, you can 'cross examine' the witness all day long." She sneered, an eerie look for the girl. "But if you don't uncover anything new, it's on your head."

"Alright then."

Sakura scowled. "Do you really trust that WORM more than I, the victim in this mess?"

Usagi frowned. "How are YOU the victim? I thought all of your friends and classmates were affected?"

Sakura gulped, nervously. "Yeah, that's what I meant. Yeah. Me and the others."

Usagi smiled. "I thought that's what you meant. Now, repeat your earlier statement."

"'Yeah, that's what I meant?'"

"No, about the crime." Usagi explained with a frown. "You know, this isn't exactly something hard to grasp. Maybe you're feeling nervous. But, why would that be?"

"Just let me repeat the stupid testimony!" Sakura exclaimed.

"Alright."

-CROSS EXAMINATION-

"We had just got back from changing out of swimsuits, and were on our way to our next class when I realised that I had left behind something. I asked the girls to wait while I went back to get it back."

"HOLD IT!" Usagi frowned. "What was this item you left behind?"

Sakura sweated. "N-none of your business!"

Usagi blinked. "A-alright then. Go on."

"When I got to the locker rooms, I found that WORM had snuck inside and was rifling through our lockers. I was so shocked I just stood there, uncomprehending until it was too late."

"HOLD IT!" Usagi looked thoughtful. "What, you didn't even scream or yell or something?"

Sakura looked unsure. "Uh, yeah?"

"But, that's what I would've done. I would've at least yelled at him, or asked him why he was there."

"I-I was surprised!"

"Uh huh." Usagi looked confident. "Continue."

" Right. When he saw me, he panicked and ran, but not before taking something. I suppose it was those panties you got from him."

"OBJECTION!" (Usagi presented the panties)

Sakura blinked. "What's with the yelling?"

"That's not the point! The point is that I have a found a little problem with your statement!"

Sakura gulped nervously again. "W-what do ya mean?"

Usagi smirked. "Specifically, those panties."

Ami frowned. "What about them? They were clearly on Umino, and it matches up with the testimony."

Usagi's smirk never left her face. "That may be so, but you're forgetting one crucial fact: WHERE DID THOSE PANTIES COME FROM!?"

"AAAHH!!" Sakura screamed, flinching.

"And when you factor in her nervousness, her credibility goes down further. Why be so nervous? Maybe because I was poking holes in her testimony!"

"URK!"

Ami was also looking worried. "what do you mean? What about the panties?"

"If they had all got BACK from swimming class, then where did the panties come from? If they were stolen DURING swimming class, then I would understand, but after? Are we to assume that the panties belong to another group? Or maybe.... he didn't steal those panties in the first place!"

"GAAAAAH!" Sakura screamed.

"But they were on his person!" Ami countered. "Are we to presume that someone PLANTED those panties on him?"

"That's exactly what I think! And, according to the testimony, only one person could've done it: Sakura Hiroshi!"

"DAAAAAAAAAAH!" Sakura screamed, holding her head tightly in her hands.

Usagi smirked at the young woman. "So, I'm right aren't I?"

Sakura flinched. "Uh, n-no.....?"

"Then why were you screaming?"

Haruna was also staring at the girl intently. "Yes, I too would like to know the meaning behind that outburst."

Sakra was looking everwhere, like a trapped animal, which of course she was. "I.....I......"

And then she fainted.

To be Continued

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Hope ya all enjoyed that. I'm doing my best to emulate the games as closely as possible.

Sorry if it's a little long, but I had to end it in a good place.

Hope ya look forward to the next one.