Phoenix was in the lobby, looking over the files. I have all the pieces, I just need to figure out where they go... Phoenix just shook his head. With no idea who the witnesses are, he has no idea how to prepare, but just look over the court record.
As he was going through the files, he noticed his phone was ringing. I wonder who it is?
...Weisse?! Phoenix picked up his phone. "Hey Weisse."
"Mr. Wright," Weisse said, not returning the hello. Fine, be rude then... "We have a problem."
"What do you mean, problem?"
"Well... uhm..." Weisse started, "Blake is no where on campus..." Phoenix sat up, an alarmed look on his face.
"Wait, she didn't come back last night?"
"No. She left a note, though. It was addressed to you. I'm sending it to your ph-"
"No, don't." Phoenix said, "I'll read it after the trial. I need to worry about Yang right now. That's what she would want me to do." Weisse went quite after this. They held the silence for maybe 30 seconds.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Wright. I should have trusted you. I'm sorry."
"Weisse, it's no time for apologize right now. Just keep looking for Blake. I'll get Yang cleared."
"Ok. Good plan. Bye," Weisse told him, "...Phoenix." Then she hung up. Phoenix only looked down at his phone. He took a deep breath. Blake... please don't hurt yourself... Please... He only shook his head again, getting his game face on, as he walked through the 2 wooden doors to the defense's bench.
He got in, an, unlike yesterday, everyone was ready. They were actually ahead of schedule, which is surprising. "Well, I assume both Prosecution and Defense are ready?" They both nodded. Then, the prosecution started talking his usual smack.
"Aww, no Kitty today, Mr. Wright?" He said, wagging his finger amusedly. Kitty? Why did he-
"Oh well. At least I get to beat you solo today."
"She isn't here on her own will, Mr. Achilles. And besides, I wouldn't be surprised if she wasn't hunting your brother right now!"
"You don't talk about Roman that way, you dirty peasant!" What is it with everyone calling me peasant? "I warn you: If you even mention Roman again, I will have him arrange your de-" He stopped himself. Damnit! So close! Phoenix thought, his opening plan ruined.
"Know, prosecution, I assume you weren't going to say death. If you were, I will have to escort you out, due to a death threat. So, what were you going to say?"
"I was.. going... to say... uhh..." Achilles thought for a minute, then an answer came to him, "I will have him arrange your de-corational flowers for the after party we'll be having. Heh heh..." The prosecution knew he dodged a bullet, and continued before anyone noticed his embarrassment. "Anyway, I believe my witness is ready, your honor."
"Very well. Bailiff, escort the witness in, if you would." The witness came in, and Phoenix wasn't surprised in the slightest.
"Witness, name and occupation." The prosecution said, filing his nails. Wait, where did the file come from?
My name is Cardin. I am a student, and leader of CRDL." Cardin, said, puffing out his chest. "And I'm here because I witnessed the crime!" The room broke out into murmers, and the Judge smacked his gravel.
"Witness, please testify what you saw the night of the murder."
"Gladly, your honor. Anything to put the guilty away!" Cardin made eye contact with Yang, knowing she had know was of her hurting her. Yang had a death glare in her eyes, and then he turned back, and gave his testimony.
(Witness Testimony)
What I saw:
That night, Yang organized the Fight Club to meet in a group contest
It was going to be Me and Russel, Jaune and Pyrrha, and Yang, by herself.
Before anyone else, I got there the earliest to go through my warmup
While stretching, I noticed 2 people speaking, so I went to see what's up
I saw 2 people, the first one taller than the other.
Suddenly, the first person punched the second, and I heard a large BANG.
The other guy collapsed, and the first one ran away
The person that ran away, was, of course, Yang.
(Testimony End)
"Defense, you may cross examine the witness now." The Judge said, intersted in where this would turn.
(Cross Examination)
What I saw:
That night, Yang organized the Fight Club to meet in a group contest
Hold It!
"Why did she want a group contest?"
"Well, she wanted to practice her double teams, being the cocky prick she is."
"Excuse me, My client isn't a-"
"Objection!" The Prosecution broke it up, "This isn't relative. Witness, continue."
It was going to be Me and Russel, Jaune and Pyrrha, and Yang, by herself.
Nothing wrong with this...
Before anyone else, I got there the earliest to go through my warmup
Nothing here...
While stretching, I noticed 2 people speaking, so I went to see what's up
Hold it!
"Could you hear what they were talking about."
"No." Cardin said quickly. Man, he answered that fast, I should press on...
"Are you sure? At least try." Cardin only rolled his eyes, "Ok! Fine. They were talking about some sort of picture. I didn't hear what the picture was of though."
"Alright; continue."
I saw 2 people, the first one taller than the other.
Obviously Yang and the Victim, talking about the picture... This isn't looking good...
Suddenly, the first person punched the second, and I heard a large BANG.
Phoenix smirked at this comment. Man, this was easy.
Objection!
"Mr. Winchester! You just said you heard a large Bang, as the client "punched" the victim. Is that true?"
"Yes; It even came form the same area." Man, that was easy. "I find that impossible; Because, the witness didn't die from a gunshot; He died from a large amount of heat to the midsection!"
The crowd went speechless. From one end of the stands, someone dropped a pen. Then, someone clearly face-palmed. The prosecution only smiled, "Mr. Wright, you are as dumb as you look."
"Do tell, prosecutor."
"To get a gun to fire," The prosecution started, "There has to be a bullet, in this case, a shotgun slug. The same type that Yang uses in her weapon. To get the heat to fire, they have to be in there. Ergo, she didn't fire bullets," The prosecution slammed his hands on the desk, "She fired a blank you idiot!" The courtroom bursted in laughter. Phoenix only got a bigger smirk.
Objection!
The court only looked at the apparent crazy-man. "Is he objecting to the truth?" "He is as dumb as a rock." "Mommy, why am I smarter than the lawyer?"
"Well, that's true, Achilles," Phoenix started, "But, it's impossible to hear the noise in this case."
"What are you talking about?"
"Well, this piece of information contradicts the witness' testimony. The piece of evidence that contradicts it is: The Crime Scene!"
"I know where you're going with this, porcupine head, but I already thought through this: She picked up the slugs After they hit the ground. No slugs there, no problem!"
"Aw, yes, that is true," Phoenix said, putting his hands soon his hips, grinning, "But then there should be something else at the crime scene! There should've been Burnt Grass from the slugs!"
To this, the court nodded in agreement. Phoenix continued, "So, it was impossible to hear a bang! Witness, explain this contradiction!" The witness looked around, trying to see if anyone would help him. He finally made up his mind, and he said, with a smirk, "Why should I?"
"Wha... What?" Phoenix gaped at him, "It's an inconsistency!"
"So? It doesn't change the fact that she assaulted him," Cardin's smirk widened, "Besides, there was another way."
"What!? Explain!" To this outburst by Phoenix, The Judge slammed his gravel. "Mr. Wright!"
Phoenix responded with a little nervous chuckle, "Sorry, your honor." The Judge shook his head, "Witness, please explain."
(Witness Testimony)
Another Way
Ok, the sound came form somewhere else, I guess
But, She still could've killed him
See, there was a bag next to the victim
In that bag could've been a modified lighter, to defibrillators
See? Whatever was in that bag Yang used to kill him!
(Testimony End)
"Where do you think the Bang came from?" Phoenix asked, scratching his chin.
"Well, It could've been someone firing their weapon." Cardin suggested. Man, he sure is being cooperative with me, Phoenix thought, I wonder why that is..."
(Cross Examination)
Another Way
Ok, the sound came form somewhere else, I guess
Already Answered
But, She still could've killed him
Hold It!
"How could she kill him? Those burn marks are hard to get."
"If you LET ME EXPLAIN!"
"Go on..."
See, there was a bag next to the victim
Really? Man, he's making this too easy...
Objection!
"Cardin, tell me the truth: Did you witness the crime?"
"Yes! I did, you little cartoon headed-donkey face!" Great comeback! Where'd you get it? The back of a cereal box?
"Well, if you were REALLY watching it, you would know that there was no bag, thank's to Detective Callaway's testimony:
Detective: "Well, He definably wasn't out there to check the pads."
Phoenix: "Why do you say that?"
Detective: "Well, his bag to check the pads weren't found in a 3 mile radius from the pads."
Phoenix slammed his hands on the desk; he needed some answers. "Obviously, the bag wasn't there, as the crime scene is only 1 mile from the pads. So, Cardin, I tell you: What did you REALLY witness?"
[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Cornered (2001)]
Cardin started to shake a bit, "Uhmm... I..."
"Did you even actually witness the crime?"
"Yes! I did!" Cardin spat out.
"Then Explain, Witness!" The person who said this surprised Phoenix: Prosecutor Achilles?
C'mon Phoenix! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! No matter how ugly it looks!
"I swear I saw a bag! It had to be there!" Cardin pleaded.
"Then tell us what you saw!" Phoenix demanded.
"I-I-I Did!" Cardin stuttered.
"Look, Cardin, I know why you're doing this. But you need to be honest, or I will tell the court the truth about you!"
"What truth, you idiot!" Cardin almost yelled at him, "Tell me this so called 'Truth'! Lay it on me!"
"Happily! Let's talk about your reason to be on the stand right now!" Phoenix challenged him. Cardin accepted almost immediately. "I'm here to testify about how Yang killed the victim!"
"No, not that reason; the reason YOU want to testify!" Phoenix preached. Cardin looked scared for a second, but acted tough again, "I don't know what you're talking about.
"You know very well!" Phoenix started, "But first, I want you to tell me something: Do you know what this picture is:" He held up a picture to Cardin, and Cardin started to sweat bullets. "So you do know it. Allow me to explain to the court: This is a picture Cardin used to blackmail my client! How did he use the blackmail? Well, he made her start the fight club! And that's not all: This is the reason that the victim and the defendant were talking!" Phoenix turned his attention to Cardin, "Isn't that right?"
The judge looked Cardin straight into the eye, "Son, is this true." Cardin looked around rapidly, seeing if anyone would help him. He sighed, and relaxed his shoulders, "Yes; what he said is true: I did blackmail Yang to making it. The reason I gave the photo to the Victim is so I could keep the game going. He took it, saying something about a bet, but I just shook it off. I know I'm going to get an indefinite suspension. May I go now?" The Judge nodded, and Cardin was out the door. Phoenix could swear he hear Cardin cry as he walked out.
"Well then," The Judge started, looking for someone to speak, and Phoenix took heed to the call, "So, with whatever just happened, I believe this make's Yang innocent."
Objection!
"Not so fast, Wright!" Achilles said, with a smug look on his face, "Now, aside from what just happened, the end of that conversation made a new topic for us to discuss: motive."
[Apollo Justice- Suspense]
Uh Oh, this can't be good. "See, Wright, that photo also proves something that dooms your client: That photo gives her motive on the base of Blackmail. Now, I may not know anything about this 'bet', but I can guarantee you this is about Yang. And that's the reason Yang killed our Vic."
Objection!
"But the Crime Scene-"
"If you think that crime scene is enough to free her," The prosecutor shook his head, "then you should've never taken this case."
Phoenix realized what was happening before his eyes, and he knew it was almost over now. He just put his elbows down on the desk, and his hands held his head. He was about to rest his case, when a certain someone came into his mind.
"Are...Are you really going to give up like that..."
"Mia?"
"Phoenix," the voice said, "You made a promise... a promise to Me... I know you can keep it... force the smile, Phoenix, force the smile..."
"... … … Blake?"
The prosecution looked over approvingly, "Your Honor, I believe it's time." The Judge was about to say something, until...
"It's not over... not yet." The prosecution looked over to the defense again. Phoenix had a look of focus about him. His hands were on the desk. "Give me some time to think, ok?" Without an answer, Phoenix closed his eyes, and began to think.
[Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies- Thought Route]
Ok, let's review the facts: There was imprints on the ground: footprints and where a body lied. Then, the footprints had gone from the crime scene to behind the RWBY and JNPR dorm, and there laid another imprint. From this, I can only gather that 2 people were knocked out. We know one of the people knocked out was Yang, and the Victim. And, according to Yang, someone else had knocked her out. Now, this means that there had to be a third person. We also know that Yang had to be taken from the crime scene to the second location, so I imagine the person Had to have been strong, and they knew there way around the campus. Now, this does point to Cardin, but I don't think he could've done it, due to where his position was when he witnessed whatever the crime. That could only mean 1 thing:
The Victim Carried Yang To The Second Point.
I can't leave the 3rd person hanging, though. If I figure out who it is, it will win me the case. Now, the evidence that I have yet to use is the partial plastic bag, and the little things left on the crime scene. Now if the 3rd person was there, let's say they were the clean-up guy. The guy that makes sure there are no clues, hence the small partial bag strip. The had to know the crime scene better than anyone. Almost as if they were the first person there... That means it was... !
Phoenix opened his eyes in shock. He couldn't believe what he found. And he almost got away with it...
"Your honor! I need to call someone to the stand!"
"Why who, Mr. Wright? And mind I warn you: This is the last witness; there will be no more time to make an argument. Understand?"
Phoenix nodded his head. "The defense calls: Detective Callaway."
Callaway took the stand, not too happy, "What do you want? I'm on my lunch break!"
"I didn't call you here for testimony, unless absolutely necessary. Ok, let's start: Did you know the victim well?"
"Actually, yes: he was my partner for several years, then became a private investigator. He actually got hired by The headmaster of the school, for some unknown reason."
"Hmm... and... did he ever invite you too the campus?"
"Yes, several times; Is there a specific event you think he invited me too?"
"Not too; about: The Tournament in a month. Did he ever talk to you about it?"
The Detective was slow to answer, "...yes? Ok, hold on, what is this about?"
Before Phoenix could answer, the most unlikely did, "You'll see soon enough." Man, you are full of surprises... Achilles Torchwick...
"Ok; Let's continue. Did he talk about Yang to you?"
"What's it too ya? Are you... are you trying to blame this on me?" No turning back now...
"...Yes. And I think you have a lot too hide. I find it hard to believe you arrested Yang after she committed it. Keep in mind, you had to be on a shuttle and at the campus the day BEFORE this took place; If not, it would've taken you another day before you could've gotten there. But, if you didn't do it, you have nothing to worry about. Let's continue, shall we?" The detective only moaned.
"Ok, he did talk about Yang, yes? So, what did he talk to you about." The detective didn't answer. "Ok, let me answer for you: It was about the tournament, wasn't it?" The detective shot him a death glare, the one Phoenix always gets from witnesses.
"Now, this ties into the bet that your partner had; I bet it was against Yang. And he needed help, didn't he?"
"What are you suggesting?"
"I'm suggesting that..." Phoenix had to find the words. As outrageous as it sounds, it had to be true, "That there wasn't a murder at all."
[Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies- Keep Pressing On (Variation)
The courtroom went into a riot almost. It took the judge a while to get everyone to calm down, but gave a floor to Phoenix.
"I'm betting he called in some sort-of favor from you. And that favor was to frame Yang Xiao Long. So you thought something up, and pitched it to him. And he added some realism to the situation, since he was working a job for Ozpin. And once Cardin gave him the picture, everything was in place. So your partner called Yang over, and started negotiating with her about the blackmail, and then you came in from behind to knock her out."
"Stop talking!" the detective pleaded.
"No. You deserve this. Lets continue: So, once you knocked her out, your partner took her behind the RWBY dorm, and keep her there. But he was cleaver, and kept to his first tracks, to not make a second pair of prints. Then, you act out the scene for Cardin, having you punch your parter, and him acting like he died. Then you realize the mistake: Yang's bracelet didn't have ammo in it. And your partner had a blood pack beneath his shirt. So, you clean it up, probably using your partner's shirt, but accidentally leaving a bit of the popped bag and some 'blood', or syrup. You then chalk out where your partner's body lain. You then sent him on his way, and then went to handcuff Yang. It was the perfect get-away, and one hell of plan, might I add."
Phoenix finished, looking for the detective's reaction. The detective was in utter shock. He then just started laughing, "This is all Bull Crap! You can't prove any of this! Hahahaha!"
"Oh, but the opposite is true, detective. It's actually quite easy. All we have to do is to run our, or your, autopsy by the medical examiner. If his story checks out, you're free. But if it doesn't come up, you're in a heap of trouble."
The detective was in utter disbelief, "You are potentially risking your career, for one person, and your going to get it wrong! You're a fool!"
"I trust my clients with 100% honesty. I would know if Yang did it, and I know she didn't. I'm not scared in the slightest. But, the question is: are YOU scared?"
The detective just stood there, knowing he was defeated. He then just stuck his head down, and held his hands behind his back, waiting to be cuffed.
After he was cuffed, the Jude looked at the courtroom, and just sighed, "Well... yet another typical Phoenix Wright Trial... I'm getting too old for this, Mr. Wright. Try to end them on the first day from now on..."
Phoenix blushed slightly, and started scratching the back of his head, with a cheesy grin.
"Well, then, will Yang Xiao Long take the stand." Yang jumped form her seat to the witness stand, waiting to hear the 2 words she's dreamed about. "Yang Xiao Long, on the charges of murder, this court find you:
Not Guilty
The Confetti rained down, as Yang gave Phoenix the thumbs up. He smiled, and returned the gesture.
"Court is adjourned." And the Judge ended the trial.