Author's Note: So I finally post this chapter after 3 months stuck in my computer. For those who sent PMs to me asking about this story, don't worry, I promise I will finish this story, but the thing is, because this story needs a lot of research, it will be very slow updates.
"Alright, thank you very much, Dr. Canizares. Come on, Wright, Maya, we go home." Edgeworth murmured as he turned his head to Phoenix and Maya.
"If you have any questions or need anything, please just call to my cell phone, Mr. Edgeworth," said Dr. Canizares. He handing his name card to Edgeworth's hands. Edgeworth nodded, thanked him, and walked out, followed by Phoenix and Maya.
"Papa, we will buy My Little Pony Tail toys, right? Papa promised," Phoenix protested when they were in the car. Chuckling, Edgeworth looked back.
"Of course, Wright. How can I break my promise to you?"
Edgeworth turned the car and they arrived at Toy R Us store. Phoenix jumped out of the car with chirpy, and run very quickly into the store, make Maya and Edgeworth overwhelmed after him. Then he took a lot of My Little Pony Tail toys and merchandise, leaving Edgeworth's wallet almost empty instantly. But, saw Phoenix looked very happy, make Edgeworth didn't care about it.
"Papa, Feenie wants to play with My Little Pony Tail toy in the park! May Feenie play in park, Papa?" asked Phoenix miserably when they finished shopping. Edgeworth felt hesitated, but he reminded himself that he must always make Phoenix happy and grant all of his wishes. He then glanced at Maya, asking for her opinion. Maya nodded in agreement.
"Alright, let's go to the park now," Edgeworth murmured. Phoenix jumped happily, and hugging Edgeworth very tightly.
"Feenie loves Papa! Feenie loves Papa very much!" cried Phoenix repeatedly. Edgeworth smiled shyly, and kissed Phoenix's head.
"And Papa, eh, also loves you, Wright. Let's go now."
They went to People Park. Arriving at People Park, Phoenix brings down all the My Little Pony Tail toys that Edgeworth had bought for him, arranged them on the grass, and start playing, while Maya and Edgeworth took a seat on the park bench, watching Phoenix playing with his new toys.
"Pinkie Pie! Rainbow Dash! Twilight Sparkle! Rarity! Applejack! Marched on the grass, and play with Feenie! And walk toward Papa!" said Phoenix while moving the dolls.
Edgeworth watching Phoenix playing with mixed feelings. He felt glad, but also sad. And suddenly, his stomach growls.
"Maya, Wright, do you want a burger? If you want, wait here. I'll buy it for both of you."
Hearing the word 'burger', Maya jumped up. "I'm coming with you, Mr. Edgeworth! You won't be able to bring lots of burgers alone! Feenie, me and Papa will buy burgers for all of us. It won't be long. You wait here and don't go anywhere, okay?" Maya said softly. Phoenix just nodded, didn't take his eyes off from the My Little Pony Tail toys that he had arranged on the grass.
"Yes, Mama. Feenie won't go anywhere."
Had just 5 minutes Edgeworth and Maya leave Phoenix to buy burgers, three young men approached Phoenix. They laughed uproariously when saw Phoenix playing with My Little Pony Tail dolls.
"Pinkie Pie! Rainbow Dash! Twilight Sparkle! Rarity! Applejack! Get up from grass, and marched again!"
"Hey, look, Ronan! The strange lawyer who throws your father into jail! He played with My Little Pony Tail dolls!" cried one of the boys with black hair to his friend who wears a plaid shirt. The boy who dressed in plaid, Ronan, went to Phoenix and laughing. Phoenix cower.
"Huh, just like a sissy!" Ronan muttered. He took one of the dolls in the grass.
"Don't! It's Feenie belonging! Give it back!" whined Phoenix miserably. Ronan and his friends laughed again.
"Oh, so this is yours, Feenie-looney? Let's play together then. Oh, I always want to avenged my revenge against you, fool attorney! This is for my father!" cried Ronan. He pushed Phoenix until he falls, then trampling My Little Pony Tail dolls that Phoenix had arranged on the grass, followed by his two friends. Didn't feel satisfied yet, he kicked Phoenix's legs repeatedly. Phoenix couldn't do anything than sob.
"Come on, sissy, you can't do anything, right? What a sissy! Crazy sissy! Cry baby!" shouted the three of them.
Phoenix's heart screaming. Why did that boys kick him? Why did they destroy his toys? Why did they call him a fool? Why did they call him crazy? Why did they call him sissy? What is the meaning of sissy? He is just a boy who wants to play with his toys in the park. Is it wrong? But he can't do anything but cry to see the toys that Papa just bought for him undermined and compromised by the boys.
Edgeworth and Maya who had just finished buying burger, run as fast as possible when they heard Phoenix's cries. How shocked they were when they saw Phoenix's toys trampled and Phoenix being kicked by the three boys.
"HEY! DON'T DISTURB HIM!" shouted Edgeworth and without preamble, he gripped Ronan's collar and punched the boy's face. Ronan staggered backwards. Edgeworth swinging his arm again, and Ronan's nose immediately bleeds. The chaos caught the park visitors attention. They then approached and try to arbitrate them, but to no avail until the park guard come.
"Mr. Edgeworth! What did you do, beat up kids like that?!" exclaimed the park guard.
"They who started first! They disturbed Wright! They kicked Wright many times! Damn naughty boys!" shouted Edgeworth.
"Is it true, boys? Then apologize to Mr. Edgeworth and Mr. Wright now! Come on! Otherwise, we will continue this issue to the police station!" chanted the park guard to Ronan and his two friends. At first the boys seemed reluctant, but eventually they steps forward.
"Forgive us, Mr. Edgeworth. We promise we won't repeat it again." muttered Ronan and his two friends as they bowed their heads.
"Alright. For this time, I forgive you. But if you do something like this again, I will not hesitate to throw you into prison. Understand?!"
"Yes, Mr. Edgeworth."
Ronan and his friends turn around, and go home. The crowd was finally dispersed. While Phoenix still cries, holding his sore legs.
"Sssh..." persuaded Edgeworth as he hugged Phoenix tightly. "Stop crying, Wright. Now, don't cry. Papa will buy you a new toy. But, better if you play at home, okay? Now, let's go home."
Phoenix finally stopped crying, and the three of them went home.
"Papa, why that boys kicked Feenie? Feenie just playing with Feenie's toys. Feenie not naughty," sobbed Phoenix when they got home.
"You're not naughty, Wright. They who were naughty. A naughty child, always happy for disturbing others." Edgeworth replied softly.
"But why they didn't like Feenie? They said Feenie is a fool, sissy, and crazy. What does sissy means, Papa? Is Feenie really fool and crazy?"
Edgeworth knelt in front of Phoenix, then slowly, he put his hands on Phoenix's shoulder.
"Listen, Wright, listen Papa carefully. You are a good boy, and clever. You're not stupid and not crazy. And you're not a sissy! Don't listen to a word of it! And next time, if there are boys who disturb you again, don't just cry. You have to fight them! You promised to Papa?" Edgeworth pulls out his little finger, which greeted by Phoenix.
"Alright, Papa! Feenie promise won't cry and will fight if there are boys who disturb Feenie again!"
"Well, now, we have to treat your legs, Feenie. Come on," said Maya. She lead Phoenix to his room, while Edgeworth gets into his office.
Edgeworth sank into his chair. He grabbed his hair. He wanted to scream as loud as possible. He wanted to shout angry to God. Yes, he was angry. Why of all people in this world, Wright who should suffer like this?Wright is a nice guy! He did a lot of nice things to people… Save many people… Why should him, God?!
Frustrated, Edgeworth took a pack of cigarettes in his desk drawer that he hardly ever touch before, and started smoking.
Meanwhile, Maya compressed Phoenix's bruised legs. Many times Phoenix grimaced, make Maya really wants to cry. After nearly an hour, Phoenix fell asleep. After Phoenix fell asleep, Maya walked toward Edgeworth's office, and found Edgeworth was massaging his head, his eyes wet, and he was, smoking.
"Mr. Edgeworth?" asked Maya slowly. "Are you okay? You ...you're smoking?!"
"Hi, Maya," said Edgeworth huskily, nervously, he stubbed out his cigarette and throw it into the trash. It's useless for Edgeworth for not telling the truth now. He closed his eyes and massaged his head. "No, Maya. I'm not okay."
"You want me to make you some tea?" asked Maya.
"No, Maya. Thank you very much. Is Wright had gone to bed?"
"Yes, his legs quite badly bruised. It seems that kids kicking his legs hard enough."
"Maya, I guess I can't stand it anymore. All of this is my fault, Maya. If it's not because of me, Wright won't suffering brain damage. And Wright won't be disturbed by bad boys."
Maya sighed for a moment, then said, "Come on, Mr. Edgeworth. There's no point for blaming yourself. What if tomorrow we go to Nick's apartment and collect his photographs? Didn't Dr. Canizares say, looking at photos from his past will help Nick's recovery process?"
"Well...yeah, you're right, Maya. Okay. Tomorrow we go to Wright's apartment. Maya... do you think Wright can be completely cured?"
Maya smiled weakly. "I believe he can, Mr. Edgeworth. I believe in miracles."
The next day…..
As planned before, Edgeworth, Maya, and Phoenix went to Phoenix's apartment. Phoenix became very quiet after the incident in the park, and make no sound when in the car. When they reached Phoenix's apartment, Maya and Edgeworth helped Phoenix out of the car.
"Wright, this is your apartment…. Do you remember something?" asked Edgeworth with hope. Phoenix frowned, and shook his head.
"What is apartment, Papa?" Phoenix asked innocently. Edgeworth and Maya exchanged resigned glances, and brought Phoenix inside. Edgeworth then sat Phoenix on the couch.
Phoenix rolled his eyes and looked around. He felt recognize the place, but how? It's the first time Papa and Mama brought him to this place. The place was fairly clean, but boring for him, because there are no toys, or puzzles. Or even a my little pony tail doll.
"Wait here, okay Wright? Papa and Mama had to look for something. You be good, okay?" Edgeworth murmured, patting Phoenix's head gently. Phoenix nodded, and clapped his hands.
"Yes, Papa! Feenie won't naughty! Feenie won't make Papa sad!"
Edgeworth smiled. He and Maya then began looking for photographs of Phoenix's past. After about almost an hour of searching, they finally found the photographs from Phoenix's childhood, when Phoenix was in college, and a few photos while Phoenix pictured with his client after winning not guilty verdict.
"You think, which photo we should show to him first, Maya?" whispered Edgeworth. Maya frowned and thought for a moment.
"How about pictures of his childhood? Doctor Canizares says, we should help him remember who he is bit by bit, right?"
"Yeah, you're right, Maya."
Edgeworth and Maya then went to Phoenix who still sitting quietly on the couch.
"Hello, Wright. Look what Papa found for you."
Phoenix turned. "What is it, Papa?"
"Look, Papa found a photo when you were a baby. You're so cute, here, look at this," said Edgeworth while showing photos when Phoenix was still a baby. In the photo, Phoenix indeed looks very cute, by wearing blue pajamas, and still short spiky hair. Phoenix stared at the photograph for a moment. He laughed merrily.
"This is Feenie, Papa? Feenie still a baby! Feenie is so cute! Feenie cute!" He hug the photo to his chest.
"And this, Feenie, this is your photo when you were a kid with your parents," Maya showed photos of Phoenix's 4th birthday. In the photograph, Phoenix's late father and mother looked fed birthday cake to Phoenix's mouth affectionaly. Phoenix staring blankly at the photograph for some minutes without any expression.
"Well, this is your father, Leo Wright. And the one who standing on your left is your mother, Rowenda Wright." Edgeworth pointing his finger toward Phoenix's parents photo.
Phoenix frowned, then shook his head. Leo and Rowneda Wright? This is not Papa and Mama he knew. Didn't Mama always call Papa 'Edgeworth' and Papa always call Mama 'Maya?' So, that means, his papa and mama's name is Edgeworth and Maya, not Leo and Rowenda, isn't it? Then why Papa and Mama showed him the strangers in this photo? Why these two strangers take pictures with him? Why not Papa Edgeworth and Mama Maya who take pictures with him?
"This is not Papa and Mama. Their face was different," Phoenix said with exasperation. "Papa's hair is gray. Here the color is brown. That's not Papa. And mama's hair is black. This is not Mama too."
Edgeworth and Maya exchanged resigned glances again, and sighed deeply.
"Well... we have to be patient, Mr. Edgeworth. Doctor Canizares said, it will take time to make Nick recall who he is." whispered Maya.
"Papa, Mama. Feenie wants to go home. Feenie don't like here," said Phoenix.
"Yeah…. You're right, Maya. Let's bring all these photographs. Let's go home." whispered Edgeworth. Before walking to the car, Edgeworth found a photograph of him, Larry, and Phoenix when they were still in grade 4. Secretly, Edgeworth separated the photographs from other photographs and carefully put the photo on his pocket.
"Mr. Edgeworth, I just remembered. Next Tuesday, it's Nick's birthday. Why don't we celebrate?" whispered Maya when they were on their way home. Edgeworth frowned.
"Celebrate? You mean, we held a party?"
"Yes. We invite Pearl, Gumshoe, Larry, Franziska, and Nick's former client. Perhaps, more often he meets with people from his past, sooner he will remember who he is."
"I think you're right. Good idea, Maya."
During the next week, Edgeworth and Maya worked hard to prepare a birthday party for Phoenix. They decorated Edgeworth's house with various My Little Pony Tail's attributes, Maya also made a super big My Little Pony Tail birthday cake. They also invited Pearl, Larry, Gumshoe, Adrian Andrews, Franziska, Will Powers, Maggey Byrde, Mr & Mrs. De Lite, and also Iris to come to Phoenix's birthday party.
The long-awaited day finally come. Maya woke Phoenix early in the morning and led him into the living room as she closed Phoenix's eyes.
"Surprise!" cried a group of people who had gathered in the living room. "Happy birthday, Phoenix Wright! We love you very much!"
Phoenix observed the people. They were a little girl dressed much like Mama, a man with brown hair and had a little beard, a big man who wore a very dirty coat, a man and woman dressed in fancy and seemed very wealthy, a big man who apparently a wrestler, a blond woman who wears glasses, a woman with blue hair and carry a whip, and a very beautiful short woman with black hair.
He didn't know who they are, but there was a strange feeling in his chest that he actually knew them. Maybe they are Papa and Mama's friends? thought Phoenix.
But, why do all of them look sad? Didn't Mama and Papa hold a birthday party for me? They should have fun, and cheerful, isn't it?
The little girl who dressed much like Mama and seems no older than 10 years old took a step forward, and hugged him so tightly.
"Happy birthday, Mr. Nick. I hope you get better soon," murmured the little girl, making Phoenix's forehead wrinkled. With a bit rough he pushed the little girl away.
"My name is Feenie, not Nick. And I'm not sick." He replied curtly. The little girl looked shocked and seems wants to cry.
"Wright, this is Pearl. Don't you remember her?" asked Edgeworth. Phoenix shook his head.
"She is Maya, I mean, Mama's cousin. This is Franziska, eh, Papa's adoptive sister. This is Will Powers, the actor who plays as Steel Samurai, one of your former clients. This is Adrian Andrews, Matt Engarde's former manager, your former client too. This is Detective Gumshoe, he usually helps you when you handle a case. This is Mr. and Mrs DeLite, your another former client. This is Larry Butz, your best friend since elementary school. And this is Iris, uh… your ex- girlfriend when you were in college."
Phoenix shook hands with all of them awkwardly. He doesn't understand anything that Papa said. Detective? Actor? Client? Ex-girlfriend? What is the meaning of 'detective?' What is the meaning of 'client?' Girlfriend? What does 'girlfriend' is? What is 'college?' Best friends since elementary school? He's not going to school yet, isn't it? Why Papa introduce these people to him as if they've known each other for a long time? But, it seems all of them are good people. If they're bad like the kids in the park, of course Papa won't invite them to here, isn't it?
When shake hands with Iris, who Papa says was his ex-girlfriend when he went to college, he felt strange. He was happy, but also sad to see the girl. And somehow, he didn't want to shake hands too long with that girl. With a little rush, he released his hands from Iris' hands.
"Well, Feenie, it's time for blowing the candles and cut the cake, come here," said Maya. She then lead Phoenix to stand in front of the big birthday cake she had been made.
"Happy birthday, happy birthday, Phoenix Wright, we wish you a happy long life and healthy always," the guests sang 'Happy Birthday' simultaneously, clapping their hands. When the guests sang Happy Birthday, Phoenix takes a look at all of them again. And he became more confused.
Why do all of them look sad? Actually, what makes all of them sad? If there's a birthday party, shouldn't the guests laughs, and looks cheerful?
"Well, now it's time to blow out the candles. Come, Feenie! Say your wish!" cried Maya.
Phoenix closed his eyes for a moment, then said, "Feenie want new My Little Pony Tail toy with bigger size!" He blew out the candles with gusto. After the candles was blown, the guests clapped with joy.
"Come on, now cut the cake with Papa." said Edgeworth. He steps forward and put his hand over Phoenix's hands, and helped Phoenix cut the cake. Phoenix felt very happy. He then sang My Little Pony Tail's soundtrack loudly.
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight
Shake your tail, shake your tail
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight
Shake your tail, shake your tail
As he sang, he suddenly realized the guests not only look sad. But they were crying. All their eyes are wet. He could see the little girl named Pearl, her eyes glazed, then Mrs. DeLite, who Papa said was his former 'client', wiping her eyes with a tissue, Adrian Andrews, the girl who wearing glasses, also wiping her eyes with a handkerchief, and Iris, who Papa said was his ex-'girlfriend', crying the loudest.
He didn't understand. What exactly make all of them sad and crying out loud like that? Is he misbehave? Did he hurt them?
"Why all of you are crying? Is Feenie misbehave? Feenie apologize if Feenie naughty to you!" said Phoenix innocently. The guests looked flustered. They hastily wiped their eyes and stop crying.
"No, Wright. You're not naughty. They cry because, uh, they didn't believe you're grown up! You're a big boy now!" said Edgeworth, his voice also shaking.
"Yes, Papa, Feenie grown up now! Now Feenie want Papa to sing for Feenie! Feenie has been singing for Papa!"
Edgeworth's face flushed instantly.
"Eh, Papa can't sing, Wright," said Edgeworth as he massaged the back of his neck awkwardly. But all the guests nodded in agreement.
"Come on, Edgey! All students in primary schools know very well that your voice is good!" said Larry.
"You forget you're always humming until Papa always scold you?" Franziska added.
"Yes, it's a good idea, Mr. Edgeworth! I've never heard you sing before," said Detective Gumshoe.
Due to continuously pressed, Edgeworth finally gave up. He then picked up the guitar in his room that he had not been touched for years, cleared his throat and began to sing.
Looking to my eyes, you will see, what you've mean to me.
(Yeah, Wright, you meant a lot for me. Although I probably will never admit it to you).
Search your heart, search your soul. And when you find me there you'll search no more.
And when you find me there you'll search no more.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin 'for.
You can not tell me it's not worth dyin 'for.
You know it's true, everything I do, I do it for you.
Look into your heart, you will find there's nothing there to hide.
Take me as I am, take my life.
I would give it all, I would sacrifice.
Yeah, I would fight for you, I'd lie for you.
Everything I do, I do it for you.
(Yes, Wright. All that I do, all just for you. I lie to you. I pretend to become your father for you. I'll sacrifice anything for you. I will continue to fight for you until you are completely healed).
When Edgeworth finished singing, all of them clapping.
"What a great voice, Mr. Edgeworth!" said Detective Gumshoe, Adrian Andrews, and Mr. & Mrs. DeLite simultaneously.
"Thank you, thank you very much, all. I'm happy if all of you enjoy my singing." Edgeworth blushed.
Phoenix jumps with joy. "That song for Feenie, Papa? Papa made that song for Feenie? The song is great! Feenie like! Feenie like it very much!" He attacked Edgeworth with his hugs again, and Edgeworth returned his hugs awkwardly.
However ...bruk ! Phoenix suddenly collapsed to the floor.
"WRIGHHHHTTTTTTTT!"
- To be continued-