"Huh? Court? Why would I go to court? I'm the Queen of England!" Jakkid laughs. "Court is the ultimate representation of Justice, a final test of our abilities" Phoenix responds. "Oh?" Jakkid says, looking interested. Phoenix smirked. He had him now. "Indeed Jakkid, this could be just like..." Phoenix leaned in close "...one of your fanfictions". Jakkid was practically salivating.
"Very well Phoenix, I will have you charged with obstruction of International Affairs; I will see you in court tomorrow" Jakkid grins widely. "Good, I have to prepare" Phoenix responds with a curt smile. Phoenix marches out the door with Edgeworth in tow. "Do you have a plan Phoenix? We do not have enough time for a full investigation" Edgeworth implores. "We have something better than evidence, we have a witness" Phoenix says with a broad smile.
"Phoenix, the prosecution must summon the witness, you don't have the power as the defence" Edgeworth says with a panicked expression, how could Phoenix make such a mistake?! "Easy Edgeworth, it's simple, I get the prosecution to call the witness!" Phoenix announces. Edgeworth frowns, getting the prosecution to call a witness damaging to their case? Who did Wright expect to face?
The Next Morning
Phoenix's shirt was neatly pressed, hair neatly combed and his badge was shining. He had an easy-going, confident expression on his face as walked through the court house with his back held straight. Jakkid sat outside the courtroom dressed as the Queen, flanked by guards. "Ready to be locked away forever for your meddling?" The Queen greets with a charming smile. "Ha! Matpat has better Theories than that!" Phoenix retorts.
The Queens smile quickly drops "I believe it's almost time for court" and she stifly stands and shuffled into the room. "Phoenix, the Queen would've picked the greatest prosecutor in Great Britain to oppose you. There's a huge opposition against you; why did you do this?" Edgeworth asks. Phoenix laughs "If I know Jakkid like I think I do I already know who the prosecution is". Phoenix smirks.
Phoenix throws open the doors of the court and strides in, ever confident. He sits down at the defences desk and prepares his case. After roughly 10 minutes the Judge enter the room.
"We are the here today for the Trial of a Phoenix Wright. Will you represent yourself Mr. Wright?" the honorable judge finishes. "Yes, your Honor". "Very good, and is the prosecution rea..." the Judge stops mid-sentence when he looks at the prosecution stand. The Queen of Great Britain is sitting there, a neutral expression on her face. "Yes, I am ready honorable Judge" she replies to the unfinished question.
"Uhh, proceeding on, I understand Phoenix has been charged with unlawful and unjust investigation of International Political affairs? May the prosecution give an opening statement?" The Judge is clearly still confused about the prosecution. "Certainly your Honor, Mr. Wright is clearly guilty. If my words do not carry enough weight then my evidence will" the queen says smoothly.
"I will have to ask for that evidence, prosecution" the Judge says. A brief flicker of emotion is seen on the Queens face. "Very well, I present my first piece of evidence. A photograph showing Phoenix Wright entering my office in Buckingham Palace" the Queen finishes quickly. A brief murmur is heard from the gallery as the evidence is handed to the Judge and confirmed. "Very well, this evidence is accepted into the court record" the Judge announces.
Phoenix takes a moment to examine the picture before passing it to Edgeworth by his side. It unmistakably showed Phoenix in the picture about to walk into the Queens room. Phoenix tries to imagine how this picture was taken, a hidden camera maybe? It doesn't matter anyway. "Want to expand on this prosecution? How does meeting you constitute a breach of the law?" Phoenix tries.
"Very good Phoenix, this picture alone doesn't show your intent. My testimony does however" the Queen says. Phoenix tries to say something but the Queen quickly cuts him off "my testimony is reinforced by the guards at the base of the palace you tried to forcibly bypass". Phoenix grits his teeth. "This can easy be led to the logical conclusion of your involvement" the Queen finishes.
"Very good, your rebuttal Defence?" the Judge asks. "Yes my initial entry to Buckingham was somewhat... forced, but afterwards it was cleared up by Professor Layton and I was granted audience with the Queen. My desperation does not, however prove I was involved politically with the country's recent decision. Further testimony will be required" Phoenix almost has to gasp for breath. The Queen studies him.
"I see, it just so happens another witness has been waiting down at the police station!" the Queen cries out. With a nod the bailiff detaches to request the witness to be brought to court. "He will be here shortly" the queen says smoothly.
After roughly 15 minutes a man walks with a swagger to the witness stand. "Name and occupation" the prosecution demands. "barrylawn, unemployed" barrylawn replies. "barry? can you testify to the court?" the judge asks. barrylawn hits him with a scowl "barrylawn you idiot, and sure I will".
"Here I was enjoying some recreational time with my buddies when Mr. Wright here barges in and starts yelling about freeing Britain and crazy stuff like that" barrylawns speech is accompanied by sporadic hand gestures. "Care to expand on the time and place, witness?" Phoenix cuts in. barrylawn glares "Yesterday, around noon. At my place." barrylawn says with short, curt responses. "By 'my place' do you mean your living quarters?" Phoenix tries to expand. After a short pause barrylawn says "Yes I do".
The Queen isn't liking this "Why does the position of the crime matter Mr. Wright? Wherever it happened it still happened". Phoenix smiles broadly "I understand your Majesty, I'm not trying to prove I didn't do it". the prosecution frowns. "I'm trying to prove I was just in doing it" Phoenix finishes. A sinking feeling is felt in Jakkids stomach as he realizes his mistake. "V..very well! Continue your cross-examination!" the Queen stutters. The gallery murmur.
"Would you care to establish where these quarters are barrylawn?" Phoenix asks. barrylawn mutters something. "Could you speak up?" Phoenix asks. "Big Ben" barrylawn says aloud. Gasping is heard throughout the courtroom. "Why would you be staying there?" the Judge implores. "barrylawn lives there with numerous other fellows all under the 'employership' of the Queen. These fellows are considered the personal advisors of the Queen and manipulated the ballot vote".
Silence reigns through the courtroom before pandemonium breaks out. "Yeah! I never voted to leave!" yell several people as they stand up shaking their fists at barrylawn. It takes several minutes for the judge to quieten the court. "SILENCE! I cannot let this statement stand without evidence Mr. Wright!" the judge yells. "I admit to this" barrylawn says, thinking he can get a shorter sentence. The Queen snaps her head around "I deny all connection to this individual and his associates!".
The poor judge had to quieten the court again. "Whether you claim to have connection or not to have connection with this 'group' questions have been raised" the judge says simply "court shall be postponed two days for investigation to take place".
"Consider today's court adjourned!" the judge bangs his gravel.