Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Turnabout Heroes

(A One Punch Man/ Phoenix Wright Crossover)

Chapter Two: Three Answers Found

March 16, 2016

2:00 p.m.

City L Apartment Complex

City L, Unknown

Phoenix and Maya were sent over to the crime scene to find any evidence of the clues as to prove Genos' innocence. The crime scene is at the City Square Complex in City L. "Hmm. Let's see," Phoenix said, "If we're going to go with the trial tomorrow, we're going to need to find pieces of information that proves the client's innocence." "Yeah! I bet it's another scammed crook who looks like him," Maya replies, confident that they can do it. They both look for evidence around the room, with May am looking into the rooms of the apartment room where the victim was murdered, and Phoenix looking around the area of the crime scene.

Maya then shouted from the bathroom, "Nick! Come here! I think I found something!" Phoenix then runs to the bathroom, alarmed by Maya's shout, "What is it, Maya?! Did you find anything?" "Yes," Maya replied, excited, "I think I found something relevant to the crime!" She then hands Phoenix some black, white, nude, and grey paint that she found in the bathroom. "Um… You do realize we're not painting in this business," Phoenix asked, confused as to what he received from Maya, "you know that, Maya?" Maya then looks at him with a frustrated look, "No, Nick! That's the paint the culprit used!" Phoenix then examines the paint and nods, "I think you may be onto something, Maya. It definitely does have something to do with the culprit. Could it be the culprit painted himself to look like Genos?" "It's a possibility," Maya exclaims, "after all, it could be tied to the crime ahead."

Phoenix then spotted a blonde wig that caught the corner of his eye, "What's this?" Phoenix thought as he approached the wig. He picked it up and showed it to Maya, "Hey Maya, take a look at this wig. Do you think it might be tied to the culprit too?" Maya nodded, "Of course! That may prove to be the culprit's wig." "It must be to disguise himself as Genos to make him look like him," Phoenix though, "but I'm not entirely sure. I think we may need further evidence before we are able to get any leads." They both walk out of the bathroom to search the area for some more evidence.

Suddenly, Phoenix sees a note with writing on it. "Hey Maya, can you come here please?" Maya walks over to Phoenix and sees the note. Phoenix reads the note aloud "It says, 'Come to the complex in City L. I have something to discuss with you at this time. Genos.'" Maya looks at Phoenix with concern, "What do you think it means, Nick?" "I don't know it doesn't even have-" he then stops and sees something on the note that was scratched out by the side of Genos' name, "wait a minute…" He further exams the scribbled out name with concern. Maya looked at it too, "That scribble. I think I know what it means." "Me too, Maya," Phoenix added, "The culprit was trying to be Genos after all." They both looked at each other and nodded in approval. "I think we may have ourselves some given evidence," Phoenix exclaimed, "Let's bring it to the court tomorrow." "Right," Maya replied, "Let's win the trial tomorrow!" They both came out of the crime scene and into the limousine where it was waiting.

March 17, 2016

9:00 a.m.

City L Courtroom lobby

City L, Unknown

The courtroom had a very familiar vibe to it for Phoenix Wright as he and Maya step into the courtroom lobby. "That's weird. It looks just like our courtroom," Phoenix said to himself. Maya was absolutely amazed, "Wow! Can you believe that they even have the courtroom to look familiar, Nick?" "Sure," Phoenix replied, confused as to what is going on, "but I don't know exactly why." "So! You must be the new lawyer the association sent, huh?" Both Phoenix and Maya turn to see a man with a snake pattern suit and tie, looking ominous. "That's correct," Phoenix replied "Who are-" He was interrupted by the man who was speaking to him, "Just so you know, I'm going to be this court's prosecutor for the trial. No introduction required."

Irritateded by the fact that he has been interrupted thrice in 3 days, he tries to calm down by taking a deep breath. Then he answered, "Look, I've been interrupted three times in the past three days. It's rude to just bud into a conversation or a question without giving time for the person to speak, so please don't interrupt me again." The man smirks when Phoenix spoke. "Well, we'll see about that." He pats his shoulder and leaves into the courtroom. Phoenix grimaces with a look of distrust,"Who was that guy? And why did he make that remark?"

"Don't let that guy get to you, Nick," Maya said, snapping him out of it, "I'm sure you'll beat him and his prosecution." "Maybe," Phoenix replied, "but we'll have to see…" He then turns to the room and he sees Saitama, the bald young man he met yesterday, with a man in bicycle gear talking to each other. Saitama turns to Phoenix, "Oh. Hey it's you. Nice to see you again." "Good to see you too," Phoenix replies, "I couldn't imagine we'd be here again." Saitama nodded, "Yeah. Same here." Saitama then turns Phoenix's attention to his other friend, "This is Munmen Rider, another friend of mine." "Pleased to meet you," Munmen greeted, "I thank you for taking the case for Genos." "Not a problem," Pheonix replied, "I'm happy to help." Munmen nodded, "I'm very grateful for that." Phoenix nodded and turned to the courtroom doors, "Alright. Let's get this cased closed quick." "Yeah," said Saitama said in reply, "I'm sure this is an easy case." "There he goes with this 'easy case' thing," Phoenix thought, "Cases aren't this easy to handle…"

March 17, 2016

9:37 a.m.

City L Courtroom

City L, Unknown

The court fills up with some of the Hero Association staff and heroes who came to see the court. The rest are on active duty managing the criminal and monster activity in all different cities. City L rarely has any crime activity at all, and if they did, they'd work underground to do the dirty work. But none would expect a murder case like this. Phoenix pondered for a moment, "A hero murdering another hero? That doesn't make any sense." Then he stood up in his defence station with a stern look, "But no matter what, I'll make sure the real culprit has been found." "Mr. Wright," Phoenix then heard Genos from where he was sitting, "It is alright. It should be a fairly easy case that can be over in an instant." Phoenix nods when he hears this, but still turns away in concern, "We'll see about that…"

When the clock hit 9:45, The judge, whom Phoenix and Maya recognize, sits in his chair, both the defence and the prosecutor gather their evidences to deliver to the court and practice their lines for the court, witnesses sit at the witness chairs waiting for the trial, and all the staff and heroes of the Hero Association murmur conversations to each other. When the clock reaches 9:56, everyone is at their place and ready for the court to proceed.

March 17, 2016

10:00 a.m.

City L Courtroom

City L, Unknown

The judge bangs his gavel down and the court begins trial, "The court is now in session for the trial of Class S, Rank 14: Genos, aka 'The Demon Cyborg.'" The man in the snake patterned suit and tie turned to the judge, "The prosecution is ready, Your Honor." Phoenix turned to the judge, "The defence is ready, Your Honor." Then he suddenly recognizes the judge, "YOUR HONOR?!" The judge seems to recognize Phoenix as well, "Mr. Wright! Fancy seeing you here!" Phoenix was baffled that the judge from every trial he's been on at the courthouse in his town would be here. The judge clears his throat, "Well then, now that you're here, Mr. Wright, I expect a good trial today." Phoenix nods his head in respect, "Yes, Your Honor." "Now for the trial," the judge says, turning to the prosecutor, "Mr. Sneik, the prosecution would like to call upon its first witness." The prosecutor with the snake patterned suit and tie, known as Class A, Rank 37: Sneik, addresses Genos, "The prosecution calls the defendant, Mr. Genos, to the stand."

Genos takes to the stand. The prosecutor now proceeds to ask Genos about the murder, "Mr. Genos, is it true that you saw or heard of the victim last night?" "No," Genos replies, "I was on my way back to City Z with Master Saitama when I heard that I murdered someone. Therefore, your question is not only an ignorant question, but also full of lies." "Objection!" All eyes are on the prosecutor, "You have no right to say that my question is ignorant unless the defence says so." The judge nods his head, "the prosecutor is right, Mr. Genos. Unless the defence can prove the prosecutor wrong, the defendant does not have the authority to say that the question is either ignorant or full of lies until the defence agrees so. It is the court official rules that the defendant cannot defend or prove itself innocent during trial." Irritated, Genos sighs and answers back, "Yes, Your Honor." "Now then," the judge continues, "proceed with the trial." The prosecutor addresses to the judge, "Your Honor, the prosecution would like to call upon a witness who has seen the murder take place, and can prove the defendant wrong."

The judge turns to the prosecutor, "Oh? And who might that be?" "The witness is a young sister to the victim who saw Genos walking into the apartment complex and commit the murder," Sniek stated, "The prosecution calls for Class A, Rank 10: Konama, aka 'The Witch Catcher,' to come to the stand, please." Phoenix feels tension in the prosecutor's performance. "I don't like the look of this," Phoenix thought, "is this guy even a good prosecutor?" The witness comes forth to the stand. The witness, known as Konama, has on a white dress, a cross necklace, and white shoes. A pure witch catcher for sure. "Witness," Sniek starts off, "you were right where the crime was taking place, is that true?" The witness looks down in depression, "Yes… I was there when I watched my sister die. Right before my eyes." The judge addresses the witness, "The witness Konama will now proceed with her testimony."

Konama looks up with a depressed look on her face, her long, black hair rising from her eyes, "I don't think I can talk about this in a way that would make me cry all over again, but I'll do it…" All of the court turn their attention to the witness as she prepares her testimony. "I had just gotten back from the grocery store at 9:30, thirty minutes before the murder took place, because my big sis wanted me to get some things for her big dinner. When I got what she needed for her, I got in my car and drove to her house, which was fifteen blocks from the apartment complex she was murdered in. Ten minutes before I got to her house, she texted me saying that she was going to be back at the house in a little bit because she had something to do at the apartment complex," she musters the courage trying not to cry in court as she continued with her testimony, "and… And then that's when I got there at 9:58, two minutes before the murder to see what was going on. When I saw my sister walk in, I then saw what looked like Genos was about to go in with her. I rushed over to where they were as soon as I could, then that's when I saw him fire a the pistol he used twice in a row. He ran like a bullet and I….I...I ran away, sobbing my eyes out."

After the testimony, everyone, even the judge was almost in tears with her Testimony, except for Sniek, who was smiling with pride, and Genos, who doesn't have much emotions because he's a cyborg. "Oh dear me," the judge said, nearly swelling with tears, "I can't imagine how sad it must feel. Seeing your sister being shot in front of you." Phoenix was trying to keep his composure after what he just heard, "That was the saddest testimony I've ever heard. Most of all, It sounded as real as she told it," then he wiped his eyes, "No, I can't let this get to me. I have to prove this testimony wrong somehow." The judge addresses to the defense, but not before wiping his eyes, "Mr. Wright, you may now begin to cross-examine the witness." Phoenix nods, then looks towards the prosecutor, who seems to be smiling with pride, "We'll see if this prosecutor really is good or not."

The witness begins her testimony again, "I just got back from the grocery store at 9:30, thirty minutes before the murder took place, because I needed to get some things for my sister." "Hold it!" Everyone turned their attention to Phoenix, "Where was the grocery store located?" "Objection!" Everyone turned their attention to the prosecutor Sniek, "I believe the grocery store was near the detention center, right where we placed Genos." They showed the map on the screen, which unfortunately shows the grocery store far from the detention center. Sniek was nervous because he didn't think about relocating the map to where he needed it to be… "Why is he lying about the location of the store? It's clearly near where the apartment complex is," Phoenix thought, then suddenly he had an idea, "or maybe…"

Phoenix called out on the prosecutor's false claim, "The location on the grocery store is wrong on a different level. Which means she could have gone to the supermarket near the detention center, or," he slammed both hands down on the pedestal, then pointed to the prosecutor "You've set the map in a completely different direction to set both the defendant and the witness up!" The prosecutor flinched at Phoenix's response while the witness was absolutely shocked by the discovery. The court was also shocked at this discovery so much that they chattered loud enough for the judge to slam his gavel and shout, "Order! Order in the court!" Phoenix then turned to the judge "Your Honor, the defense would like to extend the trial to tomorrow for further investigation of the crime." The judge hesitates for a moment, then nods his head "The court accepts the defense's request. Therefore this trial will be extended for tomorrow. With that said, the court is now adjourned."

March 17, 2016

11:00 A.M.

City L Courtroom lobby

City L, Unknown

At the end of the trial, Phoenix and Maya walk outside to the lobby. "I just don't believe it," Maya exclaimed, "how could the prosecutor set them both up like that?!" "The truth is, I don't actually know. He could very well be someone trying to disguise himself as a hero," Phoenix replied, "but we'll have to further investigate this situation even further." Just then, two of the staff from the Hero Association came to them. "Mr. Wright. Ms. Fey, there is something we would like to discuss with you," one of them said, with the other one holding a laptop, "with the current extension of the trial, we would like to help you in further investigation."

The one with the laptop in his hands opened the laptop, showing a picture of the prosecutor's side of the court, "Take a look at what we have on screen from the prosecutor's side of the court." The worker pointed to the prosecutor on the bottom right, and the other one pointed to the man on the top left, "Here we see that the prosecutor is standing where he should be, whereas as the man on the left is the exact same." Phoenix and Maya leaned to see the difference, then Maya pointed out, "Hey. They look exactly the same!"

The workers both nod and the worker with the laptop closed the laptop while the other spoke, "We noticed this behavior during the trial and it might help you gain the advantage on finding out the real killer." The man with the laptop takes out a USB drive and hands it to Phoenix, "Use this as evidence for the next trial." Phoenix took the USB drive and put it in his evidence bag, "Will do." Both workers leave the lobby towards the exit with Phoenix and Maya behind them. All four people step into the limousine and head to their next destination.