Apollo Justice: Crossover Attorney
Case 1: Turnabout no Jutsu
Part 2

September 17, 9:21 a.m.
Nexus Interdimensional Courthouse
Defense lobby No. 8

"We're in the clear!" Sakura shouted happily. "Naruto's okay, my innocence is proven, and we'll catch the person who really did it! Is this just regular for you Mr. Justice?"

"It sure is!" Trucy answered happily. "But Polly's cases usually go longer than this! Lucky break, huh?" She then noticed the lawyer in question who was poking his forehead as he always did when in thought. "What's the matter Polly?"

"Doesn't this strike odd to anyone?" Apollo spoke. Flashbacks of the testimonies play as he spoke. "From what they look like, though a little weird, they seem like very experienced professionals in their field. So that must mean that the hair really was pink when they found it. But then, what made it pink in the first place, and what made it change to green later on? Was it tampered with, or was it just disguised from the beginning?"

The flashbacks end as Sakura looks thoughtful. "Well Apollo, I don't know if this could really happen so long, but there is a possible explanation."

"What is it?" Apollo asked hurriedly.

"Remember that 'Book of Ninjas' thing that you were going over before the trial?" she asked back. "It says in there of another basic skill ninjas use. The 'Henge Jutsu'. We use it to hide ourselves as something else. Now, I don't know how anyone can hide hair color for so long unless they were nearby, but it is possible. The only problem is that it's easy to dispel and easier to sense. Maybe you can figure it out, but that's the best I got."

"Hmmm… I must admit, I forgot about the ninja techniques," a new voice spoke. Everyone turned in surprise to see Nastasia standing behind them. "If that's the case, I can send an A.S.A.P. memo to the labs to check for that in their tests."

"What are you doing here?" Apollo gasped.

"I just came to collaborate with you about the case thus far Mr. Justice," she answered with a push of her glasses. "However, such a large oversight must not be left unchecked. Since I'm leaving I'll let you know right now that Mr. Uzamaki has arrived and his testimony is already set for trial."

"Uh… thanks, I guess…" Apollo muttered as the prosecutor left.

"Should we go see him?" Trucy asked.

"No, it's against the rules of court" Apollo answered. "We'll have to wait until after this next session." It was at that point he noticed that Sakura was staring at him again. "Yes, I know my forehead's big…"

"Well, it's not that this time…" she spoke. "I'm actually more curious about that bracelet you have. You just don't seem like the type to wear jewelry; wooden or otherwise."

"What, this thing?" he said, raising his wrist. "This actually let's me tell when people are lying."

"……… I'll admit that we have some weird stuff at home, but I've never heard of anything like that!" Sakura said.

"It's actually simple!" Trucy began happily. "You see, sometimes when people lie, they have a nervous habit act up. When it becomes noticeable, the bracelet sends some weird vibes through Polly. Then he can focus on the person when they said something and see what that habit is! It really comes in handy in the courtroom."

"…Gee, why don't you tell her my shoe size while you're at it…" Apollo muttered.

"Okay! It's size 12!"

"Excuse me, but it's time to go back into court!" the bailiff announced.

September 17, 9:30 AM
Courtroom No. 8

SLAM

Alias: This court shall reconvene for the trial of Sakura Haruno. Miss Nastasia, is the victim ready to testify?

Nastasia: Yes, he is your honor. But before we begin, I have a notice for everyone. Thanks to a suggestion made by the defense, I am also having the labs test for traces of specific energies. They'll give the results along with the DNA, which should arrive shortly.

Alias: (Nods.) I see. In that case, even after the testimony is given, we shall not give a verdict until we receive these results.

Apollo: Yes, but is that good or bad with us?

Alias: If nobody has anything else to say, then escort the victim to the witness stand please.

(Shortly afterward, Naruto Uzamaki arrives at the stand. He is wearing a hospital robe, has a couple of compressors on his head, and his right arm is in a sling. His eyes seem cold, trying to keep a neutral expression.)

Nastasia: If you please, your name and occupation for the record.

Naruto: I'm Naruto Uzamaki. I'm a ninja for the Konoha Leaf Village.

Alias: Mr. Uzamaki, it has come to our attention that you claim to remember your assailant. Please testify about the event to us.

Naruto: Yes your honor. And I'm sorry Sakura.

Apollo: I knew it!

Witness Testimony: The Culprit

1) I was walking through the village when Sakura came up to me at 10:40 P.M. 2) She said she had something important to talk to me in private. 3) She led me to the alley of the crime and suddenly struck out at me. 4) We had a large fight before she knocked me out against the wall. 5) It was too dramatic for me to forget. She did attack me.

Alias: (Shakes his head.) Shame. This is rather incriminating. Mr. Justice, for Haruno's sake, your cross examination.

Cross Examination

4) OBJECTION!
Apollo: I'm sorry Naruto, but what you just said doesn't fit with our examination.

Naruto: What do you mean?

Apollo: There was a detail that came up of the crime scene, as shown in the picture. Nastasia, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Nastasia: Indeed Mr. Justice. Mr. Uzamaki, the crime scene held no evidence of a struggle, unlike what you are saying. Apparently somebody shuffled too many papers.

(Insert Apollo's Objection theme.)

Naruto: (Looks shocked for a minute before glaring.) Now hang on! Anybody can clean their tracks, especially ninjas!

OBJECTION!

Apollo: (Presenting the Parent's Testimony and Village Map.) It was already proven that she couldn't have gotten home in the three minutes' time, much less cover evidence!

(The crowd erupted again in an uproar until Alias quelled it again with his gavel.)

Alias: ORDER! ORDDDDDDDDDDDDDER! Mr. Uzamaki! Your credibility has taken a severe depression.

Naruto: HOLD IT! That doesn't change what I saw! I was attacked by her! I know this for a fact!

(A sudden pulsing occurred to Apollo, his eyes now narrowed.)

Apollo: … He's lying? Something is not right... Excuse me your honor!

Alias: Yes Apollo?

Apollo: The defense would like to request another testimony from the witness about the attack in particular.

Alias: Does the prosecution have any objections?

Nastasia: None your honor.

Alias: Very well. Witness, please testify to the details of the attack.

Naruto: …

Witness Testimony: The Attack

1) The attack wasn't too different from what I've already said. 2) We still had our big fight, whether it showed or not. 3) A couple of minutes into the fight, she landed her fist on me, knocking me against the wall and knocking me out. 4) The bottom line is that she attacked me. That's all.

(When Naruto finished, Apollo felt the pulsing again coming from his bracelet.)

Apollo: So he is lying. Now I just have to find where and how he's showing it. This is always the hard part...

Cross Examination

(Apollo activated the Percieve system, the world around him and Naruto fading into a swirl of purple and red. He went through each statement of the testimony, carefully watching for anything out of pattern. Then, he noticed something in the last statement that was showing more than just one lie.)

4) GOTCHA!

Apollo: Naruto, are you really telling the truth?

Naruto: What do you mean? Of course I am!

Apollo: Are you sure? I can't help but doubt you, and it's not just because ninjas were trained to deceive. You're lying about at least one thing.

Naruto: What makes you think that?

Apollo: Naruto, how's your right arm?

Naruto: Broken. But how does that make me a liar?

Apollo: How about the fact that it was raised quite a bit in tension when you said that "She attacked me"?

Naruto: So? Anyone with a broken bone would want to move it.

Apollo: True, but you moved it too much for it to be broken, and you didn't even flinch! You were worried when you mentioned Sakura attacking you, and it showed through your perfectly healthy arm! Not only are you hiding something about the attack, you're faking your injuries!

(Naruto tenses until he snaps and his right arm swings down onto the stand, indeed proving Apollo's words.)

Naruto: Why you little...!

(The world fades back into view and the entire court is in shock. Insert the 1st Ace Attorney 'Cornered' theme.)

Nastasia: Who are you?

Naruto: I already told you: I'm Naruto!

OBJECTION!

Nastasia: When I got the call, Naruto's arm was still broken! Even with his special healing ability and treatment, he couldn't have perfectly healed by now! You are not Naruto! You are an impostor!

Naruto: Oh yeah? What do you know of my 'ability'? Where's your proof that I'm not me? (Nastasia is trembling and sweating again while Naruto smirks.) Looks like you have none.

Alias: True, but we have just as much a viable opening to doubt you. Mr. Uzamaki, please testify as to your identity.

Naruto: Very well-

(Nastasia's phone goes off again.)

Nastasia: Excuse me, I have to take this call, 'k? Hello? … WHAT?!?!? How is he? …... Okay. And don't worry about who you sent. He's still here. (She closes her phone with a smile.)

Alias: Good news I assume?

Nastasia: Indeed. Naruto was found in the hospital, knocked out in a closet. He's still fine, and now we know we have a performer on the stand. Now, I'll ask again, who are you?

Naruto: And I'll say again, I AM NARUTO! Who's to say that one at the hospital isn't a fake? And again, what makes you an expert on my 'special talent'? Can you honestly sense any chakra for a disguise while you're at it?

Apollo: Anyone can hide their looks with good make-up.

Naruto: Really? Then go ahead! Wash my face, check my hair for dye, you'll find that it's all natural.

Nastasia: Yes, but there is one test that no one can disguise for: DNA testing.

Naruto: What?

Apollo: I'm sure the hospital has a few blood samples to compare. We can even test this second Naruto if you want.

Naruto: (He looks particularly upset, his right arm trembling again.) I demand to testify to my identity.

Alias: The court sees no problem with this request. Are there any objections?

Nastasia: Just one your honor.

Alias: Yes miss Nastasia?

Nastasia: The prosecution demands that we continue with the DNA testing of our witness. No matter what the witness might say, his blood cannot lie.

Alias: Very well. The court approves of this testing. After a blood sample is acquired, the witness shall testify to their identity.

Witness Testimony: I Am Naruto

1)My previous testimonies still stand. 2) I was attacked by Sakura Haruno in that alley. 3) As for why my arm has healed, I have a special ability which heals me at an unnatural rate. 4) If I am not the victim, what else could I be?

Alias: Mr. Justice, your cross examination if you please.

Apollo: This is it! I've got him on the edge! It won't be long now! He is a fake, and if his words won't prove it, the tests will.

Cross Examination

3) HOLD IT!

Apollo: Just what is this 'special ability'?

Naruto: …......Considering that Sakura already knows, I suppose I can tell you. Years ago, on the day I was born, a demon had attacked the village.

Apollo: A... a... A DEMON?!?!?!

Naruto: The nine tailed fox spirit, Kyuubi no Kitsune. Since the leader of our village at the time had no other choice, he had to take a baby born that day and seal the demon within him. Me. That night, a human became a fox. Fast healing has always been second nature to me.

Apollo: Wait, so the victim... was a demon? (Suddenly he was hit in the head by a wad of paper.) Huh? A note from Sakura? "That's not true! Naruto isn't a demon, he just holds a demon! He knows this. He wouldn't ever say that he was a demon. This impostor is lying!" Whew! Well, that's a relief.

Alias: Mr. Justice, is that something you'd like to share with the rest of us?

Apollo: No your honor.

Trucy: I'm still shocked Polly! I mean, Naruto, a demon? (Apollo slides Sakura's note to her with a sigh.) Oooooooooooohh! Now that makes sense.

4) HOLD IT!

Apollo: Isn't it obvious? Your story's hanging by a thread, it's becoming more and more clear that you're an impostor, and you're seem intent on blaming Sakura. Why would you go to such great lengths unless you have something to hide? The only one who would have something to hide would be the actual murderer!

Naruto: Maybe, but can you prove that I'm the murderer, or even that I'm lying?

Apollo: … He's right. For now.

SLAM!

Alias: Mr. Justice, would it be safe to say that we got all the information we need?

Apollo: For now your honor.

Alias: All right, now let's go over what we know. Right now we have two Naruto's on our hand. One is still injured and at the hospital, the second is fully healed and at our witness stand testifying that the defendant attacked him. We have reason to believe and doubt this witness, so the only thing we have left is the DNA testing. Since we've arrived at an impact, I propose a recess until we receive the results. Any objections?

Apollo: None your honor.

Nastasia: Nor do I.

Alias: Very well. Court is in recess!

SLAM!

???: And now court is back in session!

(Elation bursts into the room, folder in hand.)

Alias: Well, speak of the devil! You're here with the results I assume?

Elation: Indeed I am Alias, both good and bad.

Nastasia: But why didn't you just call me?

Elation: The news is so big, we wanted it to be here in person.

Alias: Well then, list them off!

Elation: Yes Alias. First off is the hair sample. Like we feared, the sample at the lab also changed into green. And it has been determined not to be the victim's or the suspect's.

Apollo: Yes! Sakura is innocent!

Trucy: And with that, we've won Polly!

Apollo: Not just yet, we need to find out who this impostor is and prove that he's the culprit.

Alias: This was the good news I assume?

Elation: Unfortunately, yes. We found something that turns this entire case on its ear.

Alias: And that is...?

Elation: ….................. We tested the remains of the energy that masked the sample. It's foreign.

Alias:......... WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

(The court immediately erupts violently into a fierce frenzy. Everyone except Apollo, Trucy, Sakura, and 'Naruto' is yelling out.)

SLAM SLAM SLAM!

Alias: Enough! Order! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRDER!

Apolo: I don't get it. What's the frenzy for?

Alias: I'll explain later. Elation! Is what you just said the truth?

Elation: Unfortunately, yes. The energy that was used to mask the hair, and most likely the rest of the person, was not chakra nor any other energy native to their world.

Alias: Oh great. This is just 'eakin perfect!

Apollo: I may not know why, but I do know a way we can investigate.

Alias: What do you mean?

Apollo: Think about it! We have a Naruto here, probably fake, and he's confident that we won't find a disguise.

Naruto: Wait... where are you going with this?

Apollo: Why else would you be so confident? It must be that you're using some way to disguise that people wouldn't think of!

Naruto: Now hold on a minute!

Apollo: Right now we have a DNA test of you running to compare with the sample. If it matches, it proves that you were there and that you were using an other-worldly way to disguise yourself.

Naruto: But...! B-b-b-but... can you prove I was the attacker? If you don't have that, then the tests are pointless!

???: (Unheard by anyone...) Hmm hmm hmm... sorry partner, but you're in too deep now. The deal's off. And so, like the ending of Monty Python's Holy Grail... the show comes to a sudden end.

Naruto: See? You have nothing! I don't have... to... URK!

Apollo: What the...

(Naruto goes into convulsions until bright beams of light erupt, soon blinding all in the room. The light dies down to see a very decrepit man with green hair, tan skin that was so tight that you could see the form of his bones. He grips the stand, trying to stay up.)

Sakura: Wait... is that... Mizuki?

Apollo: Who?

Sakura: He's a traitor to the village, tried to kill Naruto a couple of times before. But I thought he was too weak to do much of anything!

Nastasia: Apparently the energy he used for a cover did more than just disguise him.

Apollo: And would you look at that, green hair as well.

Alias: Something tells me we've reached the end of this trial.

Mizuki: …...... Go ahead.

Apollo: Huh?

Mizuki: Arrest me. It won't make much difference. He'll break me out soon enough.

Apollo: What do you mean?

Mizuki: It's part of our deal. He gives me the energy I needed to kill that demon brat, I help him later on. He'll hold me to it, he won't let jail stop our agreement.

Nastasia: I'll take that as a confession.

Alias: Well then, is it safe to say that we can end this trial?

Nastasia: Yes.

Apollo: Definitely.

Alias: Very well. Place this man in custody. With the confession, we will no longer need the jury's verdict. Nastasia, I expect an interrogation as to Mizuki's partner.

Nastasia: Very well.

Alias: There's only one question that I have. Elation, the energy you found was foreign, but what general energy is it really?

Elation: Without a world of origin, we can't make a quick determination. Generally, we've narrowed it down to some form of magic.

Trucy: Wait... "Magic"? He did just say "Magic", right?

Apollo: That's what he said Trucy.

Trucy: I can't believe it... Magic is real...

Alias: Well then, with everything that his occurred... Upon the charges of lethal assault on Naruto Uzamaki, this court hereby finds the defendant, Sakura Haruno...

NOT GUILTY

(Standard cheers as confetti rains down in the room.)

SLAM

Alias: Court is dismissed!

September 17, 10:02 p.m.
Nexus Interdimensional Courthouse
Defense Lobby No. 8

"Ooooh, thank you! Thank you so much!" Sakura exclaimed, swinging Apollo around in a hug.

"Mrpihz no hrohlum..." Apollo tried to speak. 'Can't breathe... vision fading...'

"Ah, Sakura?" Trucy spoke with a smirk. "You may want to let him go."

"Oh! Sorry!" the ninja apologized as she let him go. "Well , I'm sorry to leave you so suddenly, but I'd best get home to the hospital. Naruto would try to leave that place even if he was on a wheelchair. Thank you again Mr. Justice!" and so with a smile and a wave, she left the room.

"Well, another happy ending!" Trucy spoke cheerfully.

"Though there are some frayed ends..." another voice spoke. The two turned to see Nastasia.

"Miss Nastasia! Sorry that you lost..." Apollo began.

"You shouldn't be," Nastasia said curtly. "Court is not a game Mr. Justice. Neither of us win or lose. It's our duty to see the truth to light, and you just found it from our errors. For that, I'm here to congratulate you. You've done a good job. I hope to see you again in court Mr. Justice." and just as she came, she left.

"Everybody's just coming and going, aren't they Polly?" Phoenix asked as he came in, passing Nastasia.

"So? What did you think Daddy?" Trucy asked.

"Honestly, I think we're lucky that you caught Alias's eye Apollo. It seems like we can do a lot here..."

"Indeed," Alias confirmed as he came in with his usual outfit. "In fact, it looks like we're going to need you more than we thought."

"What do you mean?" Apollo asked.

Alias was silent for a minute before he turned to Phoenix and Trucy. "Excuse me, but can the two of you wait for us at the Gummi Ship? I want to talk to Apollo alone with this."

The two looked in confusion until Phoenix nodded and ushered his daughter with him out the door. Alias then turned back to Apollo, looking grim. "What seems to be the problem?" the lawyer asked again.

"Apollo, haven't you noticed?" the boy answered, pointing at Apollo's court record. "The problem was raised with a certain piece of evidence. Something that causes a panic not just with this case. Surely you remember..."

'He's right. There was something that riled everyone. It was this!'

TAKE THAT!

"This is what you were talking about, wasn't it?" Apollo stated as held up the hair sample. "Once Elation announced that fact about the energy disguising it everyone panicked."

"Indeed..." Alias replied solemn. "Apollo, why do did you not know of the other worlds before?"

"I'm guessing it's because people would take bad advantage of the things from other worlds..." he of a large and shiny forehead guessed.

"Exactly!" he who was an author/judge declared. "Apollo, the worlds aren't meant to crossover like this. But here we have some fool who went and assisted a crime by using their magic. Apollo, if there's one thing I know about maniacs like these, they always strike more than once. This court will probably see encore performances. …...... But I'm getting off track. Apollo, I must say, you've done well here in the courtroom. Granted, the culprit made multiple mediocre mistakes, but to execute so flawlessly is what we need in this system."

"So, you're saying that you want me to do cases like these more often?" Apollo clarified.

"Exactly," Alias spoke. "You see, when defendants cannot obtain an attorney, we assign one to them two days before the trial so as to let them make their investigation. As such, we also pay them for their services. As this check will show."

Apollo's eyes widened as the child handed a single check. 'That's......... quite a bit...'

"So Apollo?" Alias asked with a smirk. "Care to help the helpless of other worlds?..."

'And that ends my first case with the other worlds. I accepted, and it became official. Mr. Wright seemed a little concerned, though it really only showed when he saw my pay. I think I opened up some memories he'd rather forget.

'In the end, we never found out about Mizuki's partner. In fact, he was attacked the next day by said partner! He was killed, and no one got any closer to finding who the partner was. All that we knew was that this person used the same magic, if the scorch marks in Mizuki's cell were any indication.

'So now, I'm sitting here, waiting for Alias to call with another case. The only other thing worth noting was that Trucy was extremely happy for a while after...'

"I still can't believe it, can you Polly? Magic is real! It's really real!"

Turnabout no Jutsu
THE END

The Unknown Alias's status:
Signed Out.

Date of update:
2/20/2009