I didn't try hard enough with this chapter, I'll admit.

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Chapter 2 – Turnabout Commence Operation

"Mr. Wright. There is something…something very important…that I must tell you."

Phoenix listened to the person on the phone as he sat at his desk in the office. Iris was in the room with him, reading through some of his old case files, along with Trucy. The young magician was practicing one of her magic tricks.

Iris had looked up from her reading and noticed how Phoenix's eyes widened in what she identified as shock. He immediately looked at Trucy, and then away. Staring down at his desk, he spoke into the phone quietly, and then hung up.

"Feenie? Who was that on the phone?" Iris asked curiously. His face had gotten noticeably paler.

"Hm? Oh that? That was…no one in particular."

She tilted her head. "Really?"

"Really." Before she could question him any further, he stood up and looked around the room. "Okay. I know Apollo is on a date with Ms. Woods, but where's Athena?"

Trucy had her back facing him, concealing the mischievous smile on her face. She and Athena had made plans for today. Major plans.

"Hello everyone!" Athena announced as she opened the door. "Trucy! Just the person I was looking forward to speaking too!"

"Athena! I was wondering when you'd get here! So…did you come up with a plan?!" Trucy asked excitedly.

Athena nodded with her hands on her hips. "Of course I did. This is going to be fantastic!"

The two teenagers squealed in delight, only to stop and realize that Iris and Phoenix were still there, watching them with confused expressions on their faces.

"So…what exactly are the two of you talking about?" Phoenix asked casually. Because I'm starting to get a little worried…

"Oh…nothing," Athena said innocently.

"Nothing at all," Trucy added.

It's official. I'm really worried. "Are you sure it's nothing, because that nothing sure sounds like it's something."

"Oh no. It isn't. It really isn't anything concerning you, Boss."

"Then who is it involving?"

"M…" Athena covered Trucy's mouth.

"No one, Mr. Wright. It's no one." Athena laughed awkwardly. "Come on Trucy. Let's go take a nice walk at People Park, hm?" Before Trucy could argue, Athena took her by the arm and pulled the magician out the door with her.

"Hey Iris. Do…you think I should check on them?"

Iris smiled. "No. I'm sure they're just doing girl stuff, you know?" She stood up. "You must be hungry, Feenie. Do you want something to eat?"

"Well, I am a little hungry, but it's fine. I can wait a little while and go out to get something."

"Oh," Iris said, sounding a little sad. "Then I guess you wouldn't want any of my mini-omelettes, would you?"

Phoenix's eyes lit up. "Did you say…mini-omelettes?!" Oh I love her mini-omelettes! I haven't had one in years!

She pulled a container out of her bag. "I'm sorry they aren't very fresh. I made them this morning." She handed it to him.

"Oh boy! I haven't eaten these since so long ago!" Phoenix sat down at his desk and immediately began eating them. "Mmm…these are so good!" He said with his mouth full.

Iris giggled. "Feenie! Don't talk with food in your mouth!"

"I really think this is going to work, Athena! This will be a foolproof plan!" Trucy and Athena were walking around People Park.

They both went over to a picnic table and sat down. "The only thing now is that we need to implement it in a way that no one is going to suspect what we're doing." Athena tapped her earring. "Although, I don't think we can keep this whole thing a secret for very long. We're going to need some help for the future stages of the plan."

"You're right. But until then, we should keep quiet about it; otherwise, we may never get to that point!"

"Keep quiet about what?"

"AH!" Trucy and Athena jumped up and looked around, trying to find the source of the voice.

"Up here!" The familiar female voice called out. Trucy and Athena looked up only to find that up in the tree was…

"Kay?!" Athena exclaimed.

Kay hopped down effortlessly from the tree, landing on her feet. "Hey you two!"

"Kay…What were you doing up in that tree?" Trucy asked.

"I like jumping down from high up places. It's part of my training for the Yatagarasu."

"Yata…Yatagawhat?" Athena tried to say the word, but she couldn't figure it out.

"Yatagarasu. You've never heard of the Yatagarasu?!" The two young teens shook their head. "Ahem. Even in the depths of night, when no other bird dares to take flight, one alone soars to shine the light of righteousness on the world's blight! And that one is me! For I am the Great Thief, Yatagarasu!"

"Wow! That sounds so cool!" Athena exclaimed, but she frowned a little. "Although, I'm not sure how I feel about the whole 'thief' aspect of it."

Kay grinned. "Oh, it's not what you think. I am a thief, but there's only one thing I steal: the truth."

Athena nodded her head. "That's good to know."

"Wow! You're so cool Kay! Did you come up with that yourself?"

Kay frowned. "No. It was my father's idea. He was a prosecutor, and he was a Hero of Justice." Kay's face became serious. "That's why I want to continue his legacy."

"Wait. So you're a prosecutor?!" The defense attorney asked.

"I sure am! Who knows? Maybe we'll face each other off in court one day!"

Athena smiled. "I like the idea of finding the truth with you, Kay!"

Kay nodded. "Anyway, I'm sorry, but I couldn't help but overhear this plan the two of you have. Think you could fill me in?"

Trucy and Athena looked to each other. Trucy nodded at Athena, who turned and grinned at Kay. "You aren't going to believe what we've got planned."

One long explanation later…

"You know, usually I would tell you girls that it would be pointless to do anything, but this…this is genius! I totally want in on this! Can I help you two?"

"Sure! Actually, this might make it a little easier for us," Athena explained. "Alright Trucy. You're first up, okay?"

Trucy nodded. "I got it!" She held her hands in fists in front of her excitedly. "Girls! Let's commence our operation!"

"Hello Mr. Edgeworth!" Trucy smiled at the Chief Prosecutor as she entered his office.

"Trucy. To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?"

"I…have something I need to ask you to do for me." She pulled from her bag a packet. Walking up to his desk, she placed it on his desk.

The prosecutor looked down at the paper, then back up at the magician. She began to explain. "You see, I have this little project I'm doing, and I need someone to take this test."

Edgeworth grabbed the packet and gave it a cursory glance. His eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Er…Trucy. Are you sure you want me to do this? Surely you could ask Wright or Ms. Cykes or…"

"No!" Trucy smiled nervously. "I mean, I really wanted you to do it, Mr. Edgeworth. But if you don't want to, then that's fine." She frowned a little.

I guess this won't hurt. "Alright then Trucy. When do you want me to complete this by?"

The magician brightened up. "Take all the time you need, Mr. Edgeworth! Just let me know when you're done with it, and I'll come pick it up, okay?"

"Okay then. Anything else?"

Trucy shook her head. "I actually should get going. I need to go practice for my show. Will you come, Mr. Edgeworth?"

"When is it?"

"In about three weeks, on Friday night."

"Hm…I'll make sure to keep that time free."

"Thanks Mr. Edgeworth! See you!"

Edgeworth glanced down at the paper once more. I'm not that busy right now. Maybe I could complete this questionnaire. The sooner I get it done, the better.

Phoenix was alone at the office. Iris had gone to the university, where she was completing her application process and getting everything arranged so that she could join in the fall.

He thought back to his phone call from earlier in the day. I didn't expect something like this to come up so suddenly. What am I going to do?

He was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Apollo enter the office. "Hey Mr. Wright. What's the matter?"

"Hm? Apollo!" Phoenix straightened and shook his head. "What do you mean, what's the matter?"

"You look kind of stressed out, that's all. Is something bothering you?"

"Nothing. Just thinking, that's all." Phoenix sighed. "So how was your date with Ms. Woods?"

Apollo hesitated for a moment. "It…was good."

Phoenix quirked an eyebrow. "Did something happen?"

Apollo was at his desk. "Oh no! It went great. It really did. We went to Gourd Lake and walked around a little there. Nothing too big."

"Oh, okay."

Apollo looked at his desk. He saw the postcard he had gotten from his third case. "Hey. Where's Athena and Trucy?"

"They've been out of the office since this morning. I don't know." Phoenix tapped his chin. "Those two seem to be up to something, and I'm a little worried as to what it is."

Apollo thought about it. "Hm…whatever it is, I won't mind as long as it's one, not illegal, and two, doesn't involve me."

Phoenix chuckled a little. "I don't Athena and Trucy would do anything illegal Apollo, and as for the second reason…who knows? Maybe it could have something to do with you."

Apollo just looked at his boss and shook his head. "Please Mr. Wright. Don't jinx me. And anyway, have you got any new cases for us?"

"Afraid not Apollo. It's been getting a little slow these days."

"Hopefully something will come up soon. As nice as it is to have a break, I don't really like being away from the court."

"Same here."

This wasn't a good chapter, I'll admit. I just kind of needed to get some background in there somewhere. Anyway, I hope you guys liked this failed attempt at a chapter. Feel free to leave a review or private message me. Thanks!