Title: Turnabout Justice
Summary: Nighttime. A dark cover that criminals use to hide. A shot rang out, and a cut is delivered. A suspect is caught. But what is, in the end, the real truth?
Disclaimer: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney belongs to Capcom.
Pairing: Probably KlavierApollo; side-pairings to be decided in future.
Warnings: Might contain OOC-ness, AU.
A/N: Please note that the first chapter has been edited. Due to several reviews talking about it, I have changed the story's format.
Turnabout Justice
Chapter 1
" … was Prosecutor… Gavin."
" What!?" Klavier yelled. Phoenix placed a hand on his shoulder and forced him to sit down.
" This is a hospital, Mr. Gavin. Detective Gumshoe, there was only one witness?" Phoenix asked. Gumshoe nodded. " Has the prosecutor been decided yet?" Phoenix asked.
" Prosecutors will normally be chosen after the general reports are done." Klavier said. Phoenix let a smile form on his face.
" Detective Gumshoe, do you think you can spare Mr. Gavin until Apollo's condition has been known?" He asked.
" I guess…" Gumshoe rubbed his head. It didn't take long before the doctor came out.
" How is he, doctor?" Phoenix asked.
" Is any of his family here?" The doctor asked.
" No… I'm his guardian." Phoenix said, since it wasn't entirely wrong.
" The young man survived. However, his wounds are still severe. We need to seek permission in order to pull the bullet out. However, it must be known that the operation… has a high chance of failing, causing death of the young man." Phoenix pursed his lips. If he want to allow it, it had to be now. Yet he might still have to contact her first.
" I allow it."
Phoenix turned around. " How did… It was Trucy… wasn't it, Lamiroir?" Phoenix asked.
" Yes…" The singer replied.
" Well, doctor. Please proceed with the operation." Gumshoe stood there nervously as Klavier stood up.
" Well, Detective? We should be going, ja?" Klavier said. Phoenix chatted with Lamiroir for a while before excusing himself to step outside.
June 20, 10.03a.m.
Wright Anything Agency
" Daddy!" Trucy called urgently.
" Yes, Trucy?" Phoenix replied not bothering to hide his worry, knowing that his daughter would find out anyway.
" Daddy? What happened…?" Trucy looked worried. Phoenix let out a breath.
" Apollo's… been assaulted. A cut to his neck and a shot to his chest." Phoenix explained. Trucy gasped.
" Who did this!" Trucy cried.
" There is a suspect… but I don't think he did it. The suspect… was Prosecutor Klavier Gavin." Phoenix ran a hand through his hair.
Trucy looked even more shocked. " Mr. Gavin?!" She exclaimed.
" It happened last night… Around 8 plus, or so I've heard. The rest aren't very clear." Phoenix said.
" Mr. Gavin is in the Detention Center, right Daddy? Let's go visit him!!" Trucy said in a determined tone. Phoenix nodded.
June 20, 11.12a.m.
Detention Center
Visitors' Room
" Ahh… Mr. Wright. What a surprise." Klavier said.
" Mr. Gavin!! What happened!!" Trucy cried.
" Have you been questioned yet, Mr. Gavin?" Phoenix asked. " All night." Klavier answered.
" Mr. Gavin? Have you have… a defense attorney, yet?" Trucy asked in a slightly soft tone. The rock-star shook his head.
" Would you mind if we ask some question anyway?" Phoenix asked. " Shoot right away."
" Mr. Gavin, what were you doing yesterday?" Trucy asked. Klavier looked a little surprised, as he thought that it would be Phoenix asking the questions.
" I was at the Prosecutors' Office. Have some paperwork to clean up, ja?" Klavier answered. " Paperwork, huh…" Trucy muttered. Phoenix chuckled.
" Anything else, Trucy?" He asked. " I don't know… I mean, this time, the victim and suspect are people that we know… There really isn't much to ask." Trucy replied. Phoenix nodded.
" Mr. Phoenix Wright… The first time I see you in so many years, and the first thing you do is to ask me for some help?" " Nick!!"
Trucy spun her head around, while noticing the slightly shocked smile on her father's face. " Hey Daddy… Who are these people?" Trucy asked.
" Nick you have a daughter!?" Trucy nudged Phoenix.
" Well, Trucy, both of them are… my friends." Phoenix explained, turning around. " Though I can't say I expected two people." Phoenix added.
" Wow, I've never met Daddy's friends before. My name is Trucy Wright!" She exclaimed. " I'm a magician!" She added. Phoenix chuckled.
" Why don't you show them your favorite trick, Trucy?" Phoenix asked. Trucy nodded in enthusiasm. A large wooden doll popped out and put on her hat. " Hello, I'm the Amazing Mr. Hat!" Klavier let out a laugh.
" Nice trick, Fräulein." Klavier said.
" Thanks, Mr. Gavin." Trucy said smiling.
Phoenix chuckled. " Right… Let's make some introduction, shall we?"
" This is Miles Edgeworth, a prosecutor and a childhood friend of mine. This is Maya Fey, a spirit medium, and currently the Master of the Kurain Village. She was my assistant when I was still… an attorney. And this," Phoenix said, pointing to Klavier, " is Klavier Gavin, the suspect in this case."
" And speaking of which… What are you doing here, Maya? With Edgeworth, no less." Phoenix asked.
" I got away from the village and met Mr. Edgeworth. He said he was going to meet you, so I tagged along." Maya replied.
" Imagine my surprise when I receive a call last night, from you, Wright." Edgeworth said.
" Nick, you said this is a case right, so why did you call Mr. Edgeworth?" Maya asked.
" Yeah Daddy, I was thinking of that too." Trucy popped in.
" Because I want him to take the case, what else?" Phoenix chuckled.
" Ehh? But, Mr. Edgeworth is a…" Edgeworth smirked.
" You want me to take the case, as a prosecutor, no?" He asked. Phoenix laughed.
" You're as quick as ever, Miles. Though, I have informed you about it…" Phoenix said. Trucy tugged at Phoenix's jacket, pulling him down. Phoenix smiled and shrugged.
" As a prosecutor?" Edgeworth questioned.
" First off, let's talk about the case, shall we? I believe you'll understand the reason why later." Phoenix said.
" Mr. Gavin, you don't mind do you?" Trucy asked.
" No… though I'm afraid I don't understand why you would do this, Mr. Wright." Klavier replied.
" I'll ask a simple question, then. Even if he was injured, if he could, do you think he would defend you?" Klavier looked surprised. " I'm sure you realize by now… how he is… like me during that time." Phoenix smiled.
" Trucy, want the honors?" He asked. Trucy nodded quickly.
" Polly- I mean Apollo, the victim in this case. Apollo was found in People Park. He was found to be shot in the chest, and cut on his neck. Both wounds nearly caused his death, or so I heard from Daddy." Trucy explained. " Mr. Gavin said that he was in the Prosecutors' Office yesterday." She added.
Edgeworth held his usual smirk. " You believe he is innocent?" Edgeworth asked. Phoenix nodded.
" Something about this case seems… strange." Edgeworth commented.
" The 'whys' aren't clear." Phoenix replied.
" The 'whys?'" Trucy asked. Phoenix turned to Klavier, who had been quiet for the whole time.
" …The police, upon understanding, Herr For- Apollo's situation, is charging for attempted murder." Silence washed over the group.
Suddenly, a familiar ring tone sounded and Phoenix took out his cell phone. Quite quickly the conversation was finished and Phoenix placed it back in his pocket. " Well, news is, Apollo is in operation. They're trying to remove the bullet." Phoenix announced.
" Is Polly going to be okay, Daddy?" Trucy asked, tugging on Phoenix's jacket.
Phoenix knew he couldn't lie – Trucy could tell it easily. " I don't know, Trucy… I really don't. We can only hope that Apollo will pull through this…" He turned to Edgeworth.
" What do you say, Miles?" Phoenix asked. The prosecutor merely took out his cell phone and dialed a number.
" Chief Prosecutor? Edgeworth here." Phoenix chuckled.
" Wow, Daddy! You did it!" Trucy exclaimed.
" Nah, he probably wanted this case anyway..." Phoenix replied. " …because he knew. Didn't you, Edgeworth?" Phoenix asked.
A knowing smirk appeared on the prosecutor's face. " What is it, what is it?!" Maya asked. Trucy smiled. A guard came in.
" Looks like it's time for your questioning, Mr. Gavin." Phoenix said. Klavier nodded and stood up and walked out with the guard.
" Well Trucy, show me how you investigate when you're with Apollo." Phoenix called. Trucy nodded and practically jumped off the chair. "
I wanna tag along too, Nick!" Maya yelled.
" More like you want those burgers, right? Speaking of which, I haven't had breakfast…" Phoenix muttered.
" Daddy! It's lunchtime!" Trucy corrected.
" Want to come along, Miles?" Phoenix asked. Edgeworth shrugged.
June 20, 12.25p.m.
Burger Joint
" Whoopee!! Burgers!!" Maya exclaimed. Phoenix sighed.
" Erm Daddy? Is she always like this…?" Trucy whispered.
" The reason why my wallet is always empty, that is…" Phoenix replied. Maya puffed her cheeks and glared at Phoenix.
" Aww Daddy's got me, here!!" Trucy said proudly. Phoenix chuckled.
" What is it that you do, little girl?" Edgeworth asked.
" I'm not a little girl!! I'm 15 this year!! And I did say I'm a magician, right?" Trucy smiled. " I perform at the Wonder Bar, wanna see it later?" Trucy asked. Maya nodded quickly.
" Are you sure you should be tagging along, Ms. Maya?" Trucy asked.
" Daddy said you were the Master or something…" Trucy added.
" Aww, I got Pearly covering for me." Maya said between munches.
" Who's Pearly, Daddy?" Trucy asked.
" Pearl Fey, her cousin." Phoenix replied.
Trucy continued to bite on her burger. " I hope Mr. Eldoon doesn't mind." Trucy commented.
" Ehh, Nick, you still frequent there?" Maya asked. Phoenix nodded.
" Ack! Pal!"
The group spun their heads over. " Detective Gumshoe! … and… Maggey?" Maya asked. Phoenix laughed.
" Nice to see you two… getting along…" Phoenix mocked. " Since you're here… Might I ask, if Mr. Gavin had said anything when you brought him back for questioning yesterday." Phoenix asked, his face serious.
Edgeworth unknowingly smirked. ' That's the Wright that I know…' He told himself. Gumshoe and Maggey sat down, and Gumshoe scratched his head sheepishly.
" Well… Truth is, Mr. Gavin never spoke a word at all. Only at the questioning." Gumshoe said. Phoenix clenched his fist under the table. He stood up abruptly and excused himself. Trucy blinked her eyes, which had automatically focused on her father. After a few minutes of silent, Phoenix walked back and sat down beside Trucy.
" You done, Daddy?" Trucy asked happily.
" As observant as always, huh, Trucy?" Phoenix joked.
" Aww, Daddy! You know my ability… And I've seen it so many times that I don't even need it to know it." Trucy pouted. Phoenix laughed.
" That's true… He is also getting better, I presume?" Phoenix asked. Trucy nodded.
" It's almost natural to Polly now!" Trucy said.
" That's good…" Phoenix replied.
" Right, you done, Trucy?" The young magician nodded.
" Let's go then." Phoenix said, standing up.
Trucy got up and the two walked out of the Burger Joint. Maya swallowed the last bite of her burger and chased after Phoenix. Edgeworth stood up as well, excusing himself. Gumshoe and Maggey exchanged similar glances, and continued their lunch with a dust of pink on their faces.
June 20, 1.35p.m.
People Park
As expected, the park was swarming with police. Of course, Phoenix spotted the white coat easily and walked over with Trucy and Maya, who had caught up to him and begged to tag along, saying that she hadn't seen Phoenix work for a long time. Trucy bounced over and greeted the Detective, who clearly was not in a good mood again.
" Hey there, Ema." Phoenix greeted.
" Mr. Wright! And Trucy too? And this is…?" Ema trailed off.
" Maya Fey, my assistant when I was still a defense attorney."
" Nice to meet you, I'm Ema Skye." Ema said, holding out her hand. Maya shook it happily.
" Right… Can we ask you some things, Ema?" Trucy asked.
" Like… why was him suspected?" Ema grinned.
" Yeah…" Trucy muttered. Phoenix smiled and placed a hand on his daughter's shoulders comfortingly.
" You mean… there was… a witness?" Maya said. Ema nodded.
" Who is it!!" The current Master exclaimed.
" Well…" Ema hesitated. Phoenix let out a slight gasp as something familiar came into sight.
Down came chains, and a bright red lock stuck onto them.
Phoenix turned to Maya. " Do you have the Magatama with you?" He asked. Maya nodded.
" Wait, there were…?" Phoenix nodded.
" Psyche-locks. One of them." Trucy looked confused.
" Okay, so do you have anything else that you can tell us?" Phoenix asked.
" No… Not really. Well, I'm free if you found anything!" Ema exclaimed, snacking again.
Phoenix walked over to the pool of dried blood, kneeling down beside it. " Test has confirmed that it was Apollo's blood." Ema said behind her. Trucy and Maya both looked a little unease. Phoenix nodded. Something shiny hit his eyes. He blinked as he turned over and saw a knife was in plain view. The blade of the dagger was, of course, covered in blood. He walked over and examined it.
" This… Oh no." Phoenix groaned.
" What is it, Daddy?" Trucy asked. Phoenix picked up the knife and showed it to Trucy, pointing to a particular place.
" This… looks like Mr. Gavin's…" Trucy muttered. Phoenix nodded. On the handle of the knife, was carved a familiar-looking "G". Trucy frowned.
" Ema, this is…" Phoenix asked. Ema nodded.
" Prosecutor Gavin's knife. We've confirmed it. And, of course it has the defendant's fingerprints on it." Ema answered. Phoenix sighed. He stood up and looked around the park.
" There's still something missing…" He muttered. " What about the other weapon?" Phoenix asked.
" It's whereabouts are still unknown."
Phoenix spun around. " Still unknown? That's going to be a problem…" Phoenix said, spotting a trashcan. He walked over and took a glance. Trucy giggled beside him. Phoenix raised an eyebrow, waiting for Trucy to talk.
" Polly looked through both the trashcans when he was working on the case here too." Trucy explained.
" Ahh… In which he managed to find two pairs of panties… and solve the unusual murder." Phoenix commented.
" Hmm? What's this?" Phoenix reached in and found a pair of gloves.
" Who do you think this belongs to, Nick?" Maya piped in. Phoenix shrugged.
" At times like this, science will help!!" Ema said enthusiastically.
" Science?" Maya asked.
" I suppose you have some fingerprinting powder?" Phoenix smiled.
" Of course!!" Ema reached into the bag at her side and pulled out the small bottle. Phoenix opened the bottle and poured a generous amount of edge of the gloves. Satisfied, Phoenix brushed off the excess powder.
He did the same with the other glove, and got the same results. " Well, isn't this a surprise…" Phoenix announced.
" Both gloves have some fingerprints alright… But they're smudged. I can't get a clear print. Whoever did this is quite cautious." Phoenix said.
" Here's the Apollo's report." Ema said, handling Phoenix a copy.
Name: Apollo Justice
Age: 22
Time of attack: Between 8.30p.m. to 8.40p.m.
Report
Cut on the neck, deep enough to cause near-death.
Shot in the chest, near the heart.
" That's… ouch…" Trucy winced.
" Poor Polly…" Maya added. Phoenix let out a sigh, and two heads turned to him.
" You should stop picking up nicknames, Maya." Phoenix said in a firm manner. The spirit medium pouted. " Anyway, there doesn't seem to have much evidence… Look's like there's only one thing to do." Phoenix stood up.
" One thing, Daddy?" Trucy asked. Phoenix nodded.
" Maya, lend me your Magatama." Phoenix asked. Maya did as told. Phoenix walked over to Ema, and rubbed the Magatama in his pocket. Chains appeared again, as did the two locks.
Psyche-Lock
– The Witness –
" Ema. You said something about a witness right?" Phoenix asked. Ema nodded. " Why don't you tell me about it?" Phoenix asked.
" It's the prosecution's witness, I can't leak that information out that easily." Ema replied.
" Hmm… 'Not that easily', Ema? That means that I can still get it out of you, right?" Phoenix chuckled. Ema winced.
" Well, Ema. Unfortunately for you, I can get you to tell who the witness is." Phoenix smiled.
" I don't think you have the right, Mr. Wright." Ema said. Phoenix chuckled.
" Of course I do… And this is why!" Phoenix exclaimed, fishing out his cell phone.
" Your… cell phone?" Ema questioned.
" …with a recording… of a conversation I had with a certain prosecutor." Ema gasped. " Let's listen to it, shall we?" Phoenix smiled and replayed the conversation.
Cellular: BEEP
Phoenix: Hello?
??: What is it, Wright?
Phoenix: Cold as ever, Edgeworth.
Edgeworth: It has been, what? Eight years? Since we last had a conversation, that is.
Phoenix: I know… I guess I just wanted some time to think things over. Well, that's how you know me, right?
Edgeworth: Unfortunately, yes.
Phoenix: Ha ha.
Edgeworth: Again, what is it, Phoenix?
Phoenix: A case. I thought you might be interested.
Edgeworth: You do realize I'm a prosecutor?
Phoenix: Of course. I want you to take the case… as a prosecutor.
Edgeworth: As… a prosecutor!?
Phoenix: Don't be surprised. Actually, I asked you because I can trust you… to find the truth.
Edgeworth: The truth, huh?
Phoenix: And… Well…
Edgeworth: I heard about 'it', Phoenix.
Phoenix: …!
Edgeworth: I supposed you'll be doing 'it'. Very well, I'll consider it, and if I agree to it, I'll pull some strings for you. That way, you can have free access, and on the account of being friends with you, I'll see if I can make the detectives help you in anyway possible.
Phoenix: Thanks… Edgey. Ha ha.
Edgeworth: WRIGHT!
Cellular: BEEP
Cellular: Conversation recorded, June 19, 9.10.12p.m.
" Ahh!!" Ema gasped.
" Well, Ema? Think you can give me the information now? I do believe Edgeworth is the prosecutor on this case." Phoenix said. Ema frowned, and begun snacking on her Snackoos.
" No waaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy!!" She screamed as the red lock shattered, and the chains disappeared.
- The Witness-
Unlock Successful
" Fine… I'll tell you about the witness…" Ema said in defeat.
" Wow, Daddy!! You did it!!" Trucy exclaimed.
" Using a recorded conversation, that is…" Edgeworth muttered some behind them.
" I thought it would be useful, considering my previous experiences with detectives." Phoenix chuckled.
" Well, the witness's name is… erm… Ah! Daniel. Daniel Littlemore." Ema answered.
" Daniel Littlemore?" Phoenix asked.
" According to the reports, he is a photographer and lived near here. I'll give you the address." Ema said, handling Phoenix a piece of paper, with an address written on it.
" Well, what do you say we check this place out." Phoenix asked. Trucy and Maya nodded eagerly. Phoenix smiled and thanked Ema, before walking out with the two females.
June 20, 2.12p.m.
Littlemore Residence
" This is it…" Trucy said.
" The witness's house…" Maya asked. Phoenix chuckled behind them.
" Lighten up. It's just a witness." Phoenix said, knocking on the door. The door opened and a man answered. The man looked to be in his thirties, and was wearing a pair of faded jeans and a blue T-shirt.
" Yes?" The man asked.
" Are you… Mr. Littlemore?" Trucy asked. The man nodded.
" I believe you witnessed the crime at People Park?" Phoenix asked. The man nodded again.
" Could you tell us what you saw?" Maya asked.
" Well… I was returning home from work, and I hear this scream, like someone getting hurt. I started for that direction, and I heard a gunshot shortly after. I got there just in time before I saw a man running away after throwing the knife he was holding on the ground."
Phoenix nodded. " Thank you, Mr. Littlemore. We will be going now." Phoenix replied. Maya and Trucy exchanged glances before scampering off.
" Daddy!! Aren't you going to ask him some questions?" Trucy asked.
" Yeah Nick, or are there Psyche-locks?" Maya asked. Phoenix chuckled, shaking his head.
" It's about 2.30p.m.. I have to head back to the Detention Center before 4." Phoenix replied.
" 4… Wait, but Nick, you're…" Trucy smiled.
" You're going to do it, Daddy?" Her eyes sparkled with admiration. Phoenix nodded.
June 20, 3.45p.m.
Detention Center
Visitors' Room
" Excuse me, could we have a quick chat with Mr. Klavier Gavin?" Phoenix asked.
" You again? Well, sure. He's out of questioning." The guard said. Phoenix sighed in his seat. ' Looks like I still have the habit of doing it…' He thought.
" Mr. Wright? What are you doing here?" Trucy stood up. " Mr. Gavin, do you have an attorney yet?" Klavier shook his head.
" 15 minutes, Nick." Maya warned. Phoenix nodded.
" Would you mind giving me an answer straight away, when I show you this?" Phoenix asked. Klavier nodded. Reaching into his pocket, Phoenix grabbed a small item, and slid it on the table.
It was an attorney's badge.
A/N: I'm disappointed. I couldn't write the suspense nicely. I bet you guys all knew what Phoenix's little secret was already. Well, at least there's still the trial, along with the unconscious, on-the-brink-of-death attorney.