20XX

October 11, 2026

6:33 P.M

Wright Anything Agency

"Born and raised in Khura'in, I had a brother and a Father. They werent my family for real but I was raised with them. They were my real family, the only people that were there for me at the time. Obviously, i wasnt a local, not only from my name but my deep convictions inside me. But i was given hope and love from the family i had. Yet one day, one fateful day, I was told to pack up everything and get ready. I tought it was another one of my family trips. We often went on them to the city, thought we didnt stay for long. Thinking on it now, we hid from crowds a lot, and were distant from society.

But then my life changed. I was packed on a plane, and moved to America. They promised they would return and see me again. And, well look at me now. The best part about this is, that i wasnt a fully fledged adult. So i was put into foster care for the last few years of my adolescence.

Foster was ok, i talked to the people and the caretakers. In fact i would say that those interactions were my favorite things about foster. The pain came at school. I was never really one for permanent friends inside of school. Yknow people do stuff for the dumbest of reasons. I mean we are defence attorneys, and we sometimes get the stranges cases. Yet one things for certain, humans are judgmental and crass. They dont like what they dont relate to. And i had something that set me apart.

I didnt have a family.

I appreciate my foster group, they were nice and they cared for me. I didnt need friends cause i had a home, food on my plate, and a group that cared.

But then a friend suddenly came by.

Clay Terran, he was cheerful and good guy, even back then. And its cause of that he was one of the best people i met. He even looked out for me, and gave me my motto, my signature Chords of Steel, on a simple attempt to cheer me up one night. I will always value him as a friend. And he is one of my most trusted advocates. That night, we also talked about out dreams. His was to be an astronaut and see the stars. And i…

I wanted to be a lawyer.

My convictions were showing in my past, my father in Khura'in was a lawyer. And the place there from what i could remember was in chaos. The foster kids at my home got bullied like me as well, so i stepped in their defence if i could. And of course after meeting my good friend my desire to be a defence lawyer, a person people could rely on, only grew.

Another event happened at this time. Your disembardment, Mr Wright. The start of this whole thing. It sent a shiver down my spine that one of my biggest inspirations would forge evidence to win a case. It scared me for the times to come, what would law bring. But i chose to pursue it to support my foster family, my desires, and my future.

I would be a lawyer, and i would be a good one. Im Apollo Justice. And im fine."

Taking a deep breath, as to revel in reveling the truth, my truth, my story being told to another living soul. I never thought I would say a word about this to anyone else. Ever. but it happened. I told my current boss, no, my law idol my inner secrets and thoughts. And that wasnt even the best of it. The turmoil and the feelings, the swirling storm inside had not been shown. Never peeking, never daring to show.

I was reeling back after sharing all of that. Stepping back into the doorway to the office, leaning on the side wall, breathing slow and steady. I see Mr Wrights eyes, his gaze piercing me like a lazer. I felt that immense pressure from him, but not like a witness on the stand, but something else. I saw… concern?

"Im sorry"

Phoenix exclaims, sighing downcast, looking down with a hand pinching his eyes. I thought he would kick me out for one, i mean he is a good guy buy he's a lawyer. Im pretty sure im an illegal immigrant. Not to mention while Justice is my real last name, i dont feel any attachment to that name. In fact if i gotten adopted then i wouldve thrown that name to the curb. But because i had that last name i was less desirable for adoption.

"Sorry for what, Mr. Wright"

"Not noticing this sooner"

"What?"

"Listen kid, you have amazing potential. Thats a reason i had my eye on you, especially since you interned with Kristoph. But even when i had my eye on you i couldnt see how much you were suffering. You were hurting in the inside and i couldnt do much for you, focused on a bigger justice sure but nothing for the Justice in front of me."

I held my breath. He apologized for me, felt sorrow for me. Even when he was doing something so much more important, fighting the dark age of the law. He cared enough for me. Thats something i only felt at my ophanage and Clay.

Speaking of orphanages, my orphanage mom and the kids over there has congratulated me. I need to get over there after this. They still lend me a space from time to time, and of course im still supporting the homegroup. I was raised there, learned there, grew into an adult there. I inherited my dreams and my passions from my home in Khura'in but i grew into who i am here. I've got to move, but first…

"Thanks Mr. Wright, for caring and for being there for me. I'll talk to Trucy and get out of your hair. I have somewhere to be, but ill definetly be here for work. Thank you for giving me a place to work, and allowing me to be a defence for the people. Thank you for taking in this inexperienced lawyer and allowing him to find his place and allowing him to learn and mold his own path. Thanks for everything"

Phoenix looked stunned. The Ace Attorney was taken aback by all that i said, and he did something unexpected. He reached in for a hug and he held a little tight. I hear him mumble about him thanking me, for getting his job back and for helping Trucy. I pat his back and embrace the embrace (yknow). After that weirdly touching moment with my dad boss, i went to go see my sister Truce.

Opening the door I could tell that this party went on long. This was amazing! I did not know that this law office could get any dirtier. The cups were littered around, wrapping paper tossed around with no foresight, and lots of food from many different places. This looked like a real bad strom came and went. And considering our local storm preformed here as well this looked like an apocalypse on steroids.

"What kind of magic did you do here? Did you do that trash tornado thing you were talking about? That was a bad idea for me yknow, cause I clean up your messes"

"No, unfortunately the trash tornado requires an annoying dog we dont currently have. But does that mean that i could feasibly place Mr. Hat as our tornado catalyst (The puppet appears from the back, tips his hat, and exclaims about his dislike of the idea of being in a tornado). I guess thats a no."

"Trucy, can you come here for a minute?"

She stopped for a bit, holding her left wrist with her right hand. She had a lot of emotions after I said that. I must have scared her with the way i said that. I felt bad but I needed to get her attention with what I wanted to say. I need to talk to her person to person, honestly I needed to talk to her and her dad. I needed to talk to my family these new people in my life.

"If you want to leave after the rollercoaster we put you through can you please…"

"I love you, Truce."

"Huh"

"You and your dad were the only two people that took that chance on me, let me be myself. Even interning under a legend like Kristoph, he was molding me into something. He was not letting me grow into my own person. I was blinded by the opportunity, blinded by my happiness for being chosen for the first time in my life."

"Polly you're shaking"

Indeed i was shaking at the moment, but I needed to talk my heart out to this shifty, tricky, loveable girl. This girl has grown into someone I look forward to investigating and looking around for clues with. She has made me so frustrated and so tired, but it was all worth it finding myself and my own road to justice.

"Trucy, you helped me grow into the lawyer I am today. You helped me be me. You… you feel like my sister Truce. You care for me, in your own special way. So seriously thank you so much Trucy, for all of it. And i swear to be there for you too"

"Polly…"

A tight embrace, and some tears were bound to be had, but I thought that i would be the one crying them. But i guess we are more similar that I thought. And both of us cried in each others arms. This is my sister. She is a rascal with a tendency to bring trouble, but shes a good soul with a knack for justice. This place, this messy workroom, with a family of special character, my family.

This is where i want to be.

Removing myself from the hug, I looked at my magical sister, with her watery eyes and a big smile on her face. And we just understood each other, no words needed for us to convey this unesplainable connection between us. With that we slowly calmed down and then we talked about the party and whats been happening. Just time between her and me.

This went on until an alarm I set everyday rang, and I immediately remembered my foster home. I was gonna crash there for a bit because of the big case, and I was gonna celebrate there as well. Not only that but planning for Christmas and Thanksgiving with my family over there. I went to look at the family in front of me here. The people that supported me now, and I saw in my sister's eyes that she knew it was important, and it was ok.

So gathering myself and my things, I turn to Trucy and I said my goodbyes. I looked a bit for Mr. Wright in the office but he wasn't there. Opening the door to go outside im greeted with the man himself. Standing right outside, I was stunned to say the least. Panic surged throughout me and i was feeling so nervous, but he reassured me that it was ok.

"I didn't wanna bother you both. After all as her dad I knew you two were gonna talk about something big. I gave you two your privacy and did not try to pry into your business. But as a father I need to reiterate how much I care for not only her, but you. So look after each other, and ill look after you both. I can trust you with this Apollo"

"... Yes sir"

I started to quickly run by, my brain not handling these emotions right now. I knew the path to the orphanage by heart, so in an autopilot daze my body moved on its own. Down the road I see the countless memories this wonderful group of people gave me. The Park and the whole Kitaki Case that was the first real case I put together. Down the road I saw the Borscht Bowl Club where I met these crazy induviduals for the first time. And after a small bit of running I saw a glimpse of the Police Department and the Procecutors Office. Klavier, Ema, and there is the Detective Chief Gumshoe and Cheif Prosecutor Edgeworth.

This was something special. Something that would change my life. I could feel it in my bones right now, this feeling of adventure. I dont know where this will take me, I dont know if im gonna be ok. There will be struggles and strife. But I will face them with all that I can do, after all ive got so many people right there for me. And I wouldnt let them down.

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Opening the doors of the old orphanage, I remember the feelings of a young me. There was the gratitude of care, the hate and neglect of the family that once cared for me, the love of the people around there, and the feeling of growing up. And all of that comes crashing down on me as I see my orphanage mom

"Hello Apollo dear, how was your day"

"Just great, Mother Maia"

Mother Maia, She was really someone I relied on. Teaching me english, showing me passions and the heart open for others. She was a good mother who cared for all of her sons and daughters. Now that im old enough for a job and a life of my own I always come back here once and a while to show my appreciation. I've been supporting her since middle school, all cause of my good Friend Clay Terran. He gave me that push and drive to be more helpful and look forward to my dreams. I wouldnt be here without him

But an Interesting byproduct of all of that was…

"Big Bro is here!"

"Apollo, did you catch the bad guys"

"Youre so cool!"

"Can we play later"

The kids here also look up to me a bit. Catching bad guys and putting them in the right place is cool for them, so I will take the praise with pride, even if they dont know how boring paperwork really is. They actually look up to me and what I do and represent. This is the second biggest reason to why I need to grow up faster, find my own justice in this world. Because there is a whole new generation after that's growing up, and I need to pull them out of the Dark Age of the Law, whatever it takes.

Of course the other reason involves my work family. Cause they are the ones actively changing and fighting for a better tomorrow, and they are the ones with the unwavering truth. These are the people I learn with and I work with. Learning to trust that feeling od acceptance and home. This is a good feeling. I would like to keep that feeling.

"Hey mom"

"Yes Apollo"

"I think I found a family"

"Oh?"

"They are quite feisty, crazy, very very unpredictable thats for sure. But they have a strong sense of justice. And a very nice group of people"

"Sounds a lot like you, Sonny"

I never really thought about it, but they really do fit me to a tee huh. Crazy people with crazy lives just trying to do the right thing. You dont see that a lot anymore do you. But Mr. Wright and Trucy, they really do click with me. Looks like…

Looks like i found a place home.

"So Sonny, about playing with the kids and staying over"

"We talked about this, after work on Fridays, Wenedays, and weekends for playdates. Big holidays I spend here"

'You have a good job, and a good family. You have been coming here every year whenever you had any sort of time, that's why you have no social life aside from Clay and That Girl. But now you have something, and as much as I love my baby boy coming back to me and playing with these kids, but you could do so much more out there than here, Sonny. You can come by once and a while, in fact thats what you should be doing ok. However, just for your mom honey, please just live a good life with good people out there"

Tears well up in my eyes for the 4th time today. Being told around by my families. I dont appreciate the amount of tears pouring from my eyes but i appreciate the care and love being poured out for me. This is a life that I love leading, and I never want to stop.

So after my emotional talk with my mom, I push myself to play with these kids (kids are tiring man), and of course, walk into the prepared room of mine thats been my room for the past 20+ years. I reflect on all the words and all of the things that has happened over this very long day. This was tiring but rewarding all the same.

Tomorrow is another day, full of work and more like this. This is the life of someone who faces struggles and adversities from the Justice of others and the world and people around them.

And I wouldnt give this life for the world.