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: KlavierApollo; probably EdgeworthPhoenix.
Warnings: Might contain OOC-ness, AU.
A/N: Thank you for continuing to read this story. This is my first time writing a case like this, thus the investiagtion in this chapter is short. To make up for it, the trial is also written here. Once again, thank you.
Turnabout Justice
Chapter 3
June 21, 3.30p.m.
General Hospital
Lobby
" Ahh, Mr. Wright." Lamiroir greeted.
" Lamiroir!!" Trucy greeted.
" Erm, how's Polly…?" Trucy asked.
" He just got out of operation. It was successful, and he is currently resting." Lamiroir replied. Phoenix nodded.
" Daddy, can we go see Polly?" Trucy asked.
" Sure." Phoenix nodded.
" Let's see… found it, Ward 303." Phoenix announced. Trucy walked in first, only to find Apollo staring at them.
" Polly!!" Trucy gasped. Phoenix walked in.
" Tru… cy… Mr…. Wri… ght…" Apollo greeted in a hoarse voice.
" I suggest you don't talk too much." Phoenix smiled.
" What… hap… pened…?" Apollo asked, ignoring Phoenix's advise.
" Well, you were assaulted." Phoenix said. Apollo motioned for him to continue.
" You were cut on the neck and shot. And well…" Trucy trailed off. Apollo looked nervous.
" Mr. Gavin was arrested for the attempted murder of you." Phoenix answered. Apollo gasped.
" Today's the first day of the trial." Trucy added.
" Who… was… it…?" Apollo asked.
" Daddy, of course." Trucy smiled. It was then did Apollo notice the badge on Phoenix's suit lapel.
" But we landed in a huge mystery." Trucy said, sighing.
" We got a missing gun, a defendant who supposedly fled, but was in actuality at the scene of the crime the whole time, and our mysterious person, in other words, the real criminal." Phoenix said casually.
" Do you remember anything, Polly?" Trucy asked. " Don't force yourself if you can't think of anything. You just got out of operation, after all." Phoenix said. Apollo frowned.
" I… can't… re… mem… ber… much… mind… too… fuzzy…" Apollo replied.
" That's okay." Phoenix replied.
" …re… mem… ber… grabbing… something…" Apollo croaked out.
" You remember grabbing something? As in when you were attacked?" Trucy asked.
Apollo nodded. " Apollo. Was this man, by any chance, wearing gloves?" Phoenix asked.
" …think… so… touched… some… thing… smooth…" Apollo replied.
" Alright, thanks. You should get your rest, and Trucy, we have to investigate the crime scene again." Phoenix said. Trucy nodded.
" Get better soon, Polly!!" Trucy smiled.
" We'll come back later, take a good rest." Phoenix added.
June 21, 3.58p.m.
People Park
" Ahh!! Mr. Wright!!" Ema greeted.
" Hey, pal…" Gumshoe added.
" What's wrong, Mr. Scruffy-looking Detective?" Trucy asked, bouncing.
" Scruffy?" Gumshoe said in disbelief. Phoenix chuckled.
" Is there anything wrong, Detective Gumshoe?" Phoenix asked.
" Well... We re-investigated the crime scene... And we found something." Gumshoe said, frowning.
" If you don't mind, I'll like to check the crime scene again. I think I can find what Detective Gumshoe is brooding about." Phoenix asked. Ema nodded. Phoenix walked over to the blood-stained ground. ' It looks like what I saw yesterday… But there has to be something I missed…' Phoenix thought.
Phoenix glanced at the area. Then, something did catch his eye and he walked over. He let out a gasp.
" This… this is… a… bloodstain!?" He exclaimed. Ema rushed over, nodding.
" That's what we found." Ema said.
" That's… a 'G'!!" Trucy exclaimed.
" And there's a 'M' in front of it." Phoenix added.
" Uhh… Daddy…? Isn't Mr. Gavin going to…" Trucy said. Phoenix nodded.
" Look more suspicious, yes." Phoenix said, standing up.
" We are doing an analysis, but it is believed to be Apollo's." Ema said. Phoenix nodded.
" Could I borrow the Luminol Testing Fluid, I'll check around while I'm at it." Phoenix asked. Ema nodded, handing the bottle over.
" Trucy, come on." Phoenix called. Trucy bounced after her father to a corner as Phoenix brought out the gloves from the previous day.
" The gloves…?" Trucy asked. Phoenix nodded and sprayed the Luminol Testing Fluid.
" As I thought…" Phoenix said.
" It reacted." Trucy commented.
" Looks like our murderer left a clue for us." Trucy nodded.
" But the fingerprints are wiped, right? How are we supposed to know who it belongs to?" Trucy asked.
" We'll need more evidence, then." Phoenix replied. Trucy pondered over it.
" Even though there wasn't much evidence, it all points to Mr. Gavin, doesn't it…" Trucy said.
" Why don't we see him first, since this place is still swarming with police." Phoenix suggested. Trucy nodded.
Meanwhile, at the same time, Apollo was in deep thoughts. He was attacked, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember what happened. All he remembered were faint details that he didn't even know was true or not. He growled in annoyance, cursing himself for causing Klavier to be in trouble, much less help the prosecutor.
June 21, 4.22p.m.
Detention Center
Visitors' Room
Trucy was extremely silent as Klavier was brought in by the guard. Phoenix, too, seemed to be sighing.
" I believe I was asked for a meeting, which requires someone to talk, not to stay silent." Klavier said, his annoyance showing in his voice.
" Apollo was out of operation. We talked to him a little just now, after the trial." Phoenix spoke.
" What!?" Klavier exclaimed.
" But, as you should think, he couldn't remember much." Phoenix added.
" Of course… with such an injury…" Klavier replied.
" Hey, Mr. Gavin…" Trucy spoke in a soft voice. Klavier straightened up.
" Yes, Fräulein?" Klavier asked.
" Did you go to the park on the day of the incident?" Trucy looked up.
" No… No, I didn't. I was at the Prosecutors' Office, clearing up my paperwork. I only went there on my way home." Klavier replied.
" I'm at a loss, Daddy. I don't see anything, so Mr. Gavin is telling the truth. But I can't help but think of that bloodstain." Trucy said.
" Bloodstain?" Klavier asked.
Phoenix took out a photograph.
" Here. Ema used the Luminol Testing Fluid since the bloodstains was smudged." Phoenix explained.
" Well, that certainly puts the suspicion on me…" Klavier sighed.
" Do you have any idea who might have done this, Mr. Gavin?" Trucy asked. Klavier shook his head.
" These gloves… are lab gloves, right?" Phoenix asked, showing Klavier the gloves. Klavier nodded.
" Do you think it was someone from the Police Department?" Klavier asked.
" It looks like it, yes. But Apollo doesn't know anyone from the Police Department, expect Ema. Of course, I'm not suspecting her, since she can never be a suspect in the first place. She said that she was at the Police Department and that means a solid alibi." Phoenix replied.
" Then, who is it…? And who is trying to frame Mr. Gavin?" Trucy asked.
" This someone must know me, and is also able to get these lab gloves." Klavier said. Suddenly, the Steel Samurai theme song blared from Phoenix's pocket.
" Hello, Phoenix Wright."
" Oh, thanks for… What!?"
" I see… Thank you, Detective Gumshoe."
" Daddy…?" Trucy asked, seeing Phoenix's pale face.
" Trucy, go back to the office first." Phoenix said, standing up, his face grim.
" Ehh?" Trucy exclaimed.
" Just go. We'll go for dinner after this." Phoenix smiled. Trucy nodded.
" …Tomorrow, the trial ends." Phoenix said. Trucy and Klavier looked surprised.
" Tomorrow?" Trucy asked. Phoenix nodded, shooting his daughter a smile before walking out. Trucy still looked confused.
" He knows who did it." Klavier answered.
" Still, something about Daddy's expression tells me that something is still wrong… or rather, missing." Trucy replied.
" It is probably evidence." Klavier replied.
June 21, 4.52p.m.
People Park
Phoenix went back to People Park, glad that the police had cleared up a little. He walked over to check out some shattered glass shards that he had noticed when he came just now. Once again, Phoenix sprayed the Luminol Testing Fluid, and got a reaction. Phoenix narrowed his eyes. A certain person is starting to form in his mind. A person who matches the description of the defendant he had in mind.
" Mr. Wright!!" Phoenix turned around.
" Ahh… Detective Gumshoe, how is it?" Phoenix asked.
" Well… I'm not sure if it's bad news or good news…" Gumshoe replied. " So… he's…?" Phoenix questioned. Gumshoe nodded.
" Police are still swarming the area, though it's been two days…" Gumshoe replied.
" After all, it's him we're talking about." Phoenix replied.
" Thank you, Detective Gumshoe." Phoenix smiled.
" No problem, pal… But do you think…?" Gumshoe asked. Phoenix nodded, sighing.
" Tomorrow is going to be a long day…"
A/N: Don't worry, there's more. As I said at the beginning of this chapter, I couldn't think of much more, so we'll go on with the trial now.
June 22, 9.48p.m.
District Court
Defendant Lobby No. 3
" This is it. The final day, right?" Phoenix asked.
" …Wright. We only have one final chance. If you cannot point out the real culprit, this trial is over. The defendant would be found guilty." Phoenix nodded.
" …You have another witness, Edgeworth?" Phoenix asked. Edgeworth nodded.
" We didn't find out much yesterday. The real culprit was very careful, there wasn't much clues." Phoenix said.
" This doesn't look to be very easy." Trucy said. Phoenix nodded, sighing.
" We only have our current evidence to go on, plus the testimony yesterday, along with the one later, plus whatever evidence Edgeworth might pull out later." Phoenix said.
" Wright, I am standing right here." Edgeworth hissed. Phoenix laughed.
" Mr. Justice is still in the hospital?" Edgeworth asked.
" He got past the operation, but can't remember much. Though, that is to be expected, considering his condition." Phoenix replied. And before anyone could say anything else, the bailiff called out to the group.
" Court is starting soon. Will the defense go in with the defendant now?" Phoenix and Edgeworth exchanged similar glances before each walked off.
June 22, 10.00a.m.
District Court
Courtroom No. 5
The Judge banged his gavel to calm the murmuring audience down. " Court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Klavier Gavin." The Judge announced. Phoenix took in a deep breath.
" Steady, Daddy." Trucy encouraged. Phoenix nodded.
" The defense is ready, Your Honor." Phoenix replied.
" The prosecution has been waiting, Your Honor." Edgeworth answered. The Judge nodded.
" Yesterday's trial ended on a big mystery." The Judge said.
" Who tried to kill our victim, what happened, along with the missing weapon." Phoenix replied. The Judge nodded.
" The prosecution is pleased to announce that we have another witness, who, too, witnessed the crime." Edgeworth said with a smirk. The Judge nodded.
" Very well, the prosecution may call its first witness." The Judge said.
" Will the witness please take the stand?" Edgeworth called.
" So, this is the new witness…" Trucy muttered. Phoenix nodded. The witness was probably in his 30s as well, and was wearing worn-out red T-Shirt along with a pair of jeans with some paint stains on it. He had spiky brown hair with blue eyes. Lastly, a grin was plastered on his face. Phoenix gasped.
" You're…" Phoenix stuttered.
" Mr. Wright, do you know this witness?" The Judge asked. Phoenix nodded.
" In any case, will the witness state his name and occupation?" Edgeworth asked.
" My name's Sora Quill, and I'm a painter." The witness replied.
" I haven't seen you in years, Sora." Phoenix commented.
" Yeah, and you became a lawyer instead of a painter, to my surprise." Sora replied.
" So, you know each other?" Edgeworth asked.
" We were classmates in the Art Department of Ivy University." Phoenix replied.
" I see. Well then. Mr. Quill, please testify to the court about what you saw." The Judge asked. Sora nodded.
Witness Testimony
- What I saw -
" See, I was at my house painting and all, and I heard this scream. So then I ran out of my house to check it out, and well, there's this 'BANG', like a gunshot. So I ran faster, and saw this guy running off with something in his hand. Looks like a gun to me, actually. That guy looked exactly like that defendant over that, no doubt about it."
The Judge nodded. " Daddy, this testimony matches up with the photographer's one yesterday!!" Trucy exclaimed.
" I know." Phoenix replied. " Very well, Mr. Wright, your cross-examination, please." Phoenix nodded.
Cross-Examination
- What I saw -
Phoenix glanced through the testimony.
" Sora… What time did you hear the scream?" Phoenix asked.
" Oh geesh, I'm not sure. 'Cause you know, I was painting and all?" Sora replied. Phoenix sighed.
" Try to remember, Sora. Don't you like to painting with a clock near you?" Phoenix prompted.
" Well… I think it was about… 8 plus? Can't remember the exact timing…" Sora replied. Phoenix nodded.
" Wright, I do believe there is no need to ask about the time." Edgeworth glared.
" Mr. Edgeworth is right, Mr. Wright." The Judge added. Phoenix sighed.
" Which is why it's hard being a defense attorney…" Phoenix muttered.
" So you ran out of your house and then, heard a gunshot, Sora?" Phoenix asked. Sora nodded.
" How far is your house from the crime scene?" Phoenix asked.
" Not so far… Takes just one minute to run there." Sora replied.
" If it's one minute… then that means he'll surely hear the gunshot, right?" Trucy asked. Phoenix nodded.
" You said you have no doubts about the man being the defendant?" Phoenix asked. Sora nodded.
" It's the hair. I mean, who wear their hair like this? Especially for a guy." Sora said.
" Apparently, Mr. Gavin does…" Trucy muttered.
" That's enough!!" The Judge said, banging his gavel. Phoenix flinched. Edgeworth stared at Phoenix.
" Nothing, Wright? Do you have a suspect?" Edgeworth asked.
" Yes, but I don't have the evidence. It's not going to work!!" Phoenix mouthed back.
" Daddy!! You gotta do something!!" Trucy pleaded.
" I don't have evidence!! The real culprit is too careful!!" Phoenix growled.
" I didn't see anything, Mr. Quill isn't lying… But that means…" Trucy said.
" No… Sora isn't lying, but Mr. Gavin didn't lie as well." Phoenix said.
" This case is extremely clear. Though there is no decisive evidence, the two testimonies we've heard adds up. Both witnesses had seen the defendant commit the crime." The Judge said.
" Noo… Mr. Gavin…" Trucy whimpered. Edgeworth narrowed his eyes. Without evidence, it's hard to stall for time. The Judge isn't going to prolong the trial. Both testimonies had added up, and this made up for the lack of evidence.
" This court finds the defendant, Mr. Klavier Gavin…"
Time slowed down. Trucy had her eyes shut, Phoenix was scowling, Edgeworth had his eyes narrowed, looking grim… It was then, did a miracle happen. The courtroom door was thrown open, and a single person ran through…
" OBJECTION!!"
A/N: -sighs- this chapter was shorter than the rest, due to lack of thinking and planning. I had the trial planned out, though the investigation turned out shorter than expected. So I added the trial in, and made it end at a cliff-hanger. The next chapter will probably be the final one, and the whole case will be cleared up. Thank you for bearing with this not-so-well-done chapter.
Oh, and by the way, the witness in the trial, for those who had suspicions, yes, that's the Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. Actually, it's an older version, and that he is a painter, instead of a Keyblade-wielding-hero.