Phoenix Wright: Turnabout Chaos
Phoenix: The news of Godot’s fall spread like wildfire. A rookie attorney taking down a prosecuting ace. It was hard, but I proved my client’s innocence and another murderer was sent to be locked up. Yet here I am, confused and unsatisfied. He was just trying to protect Maya, my assistant. (Ack! What’s happening? And why am I getting this splitting headache? Vision blurring… Oh… hey, Maya… Where are you going?)
SLAM!
???: I’m sorry, Mr. Wright, but I will require your services in my upcoming trial.
December 27, 5:00 AM
?????????
Phoenix: (Wh-Where am I?)
???: Hello, Mr. Wright.
Phoenix: (Woah! What is that… thing?)
???: I’ll presume that you are wondering who I am. I am Discord, a draconequus, and I’m almost certain that you are Phoenix Wright, a human.
Phoenix: (Wow. This guy sure knows his stuff. Well, I’ve got to say something.) Uh… Discord was it? There’s just one thing that I should know… Uh, why am I here?
Discord: I’m glad that you asked. You see, I am under suspicion for a crime and I’ll need your help to prove my innocence. If I am declared innocent, you may leave. However, if I am found guilty… There would be no way for me to send you back to your world.
Phoenix: (Wait! What did he say? My world? WHERE AM I!?)
Discord: Good luck, Mr. Wright!
Phoenix: Uh… Discord… Wait!
Discord: Yes, Mr. Wright?
Phoenix: Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
Discord: Sure. Fire when ready.
Phoenix: What crime have you been accused of?
Discord: Murder.
Phoenix: (Whew… At least it is something simple…) What do you know of the victim?
Discord: Which one?
Phoenix: The victim of the murder!
Discord: I’m afraid you’ll have to be more specific. There were one hundred and thirty seven bodies found at the crime scene.
Phoenix: (WHAT!? There is no way that I could hold an argument against that!) Listen, Discord, I can’t help you! That body count is way too much for a simple attorney like me to go up against!
Discord: I’m very sorry, Phoenix… But you have no choice. You cannot return to your world without me and… I’m sure that your assistant would appreciate the effort that you put in. She doesn’t like being locked up, much like how I don’t want to be trapped in stone.
Phoenix: Grr… Discord! You have Maya! I refuse to represent you!
Discord: Aw… Nick… I can call you Nick, right? Your assistant keeps calling you that. I am the only one who knows where she is, Nick. Prove me innocent and you will see her again. If you fail… She will be locked away forever!
Phoenix: Alright! Fine! I’ll represent you! I just have one final question… Did you do it? (What’s that evil smile about?)
Discord: Hmm… I refuse to say.
December 27, 10:00 AM
District Court
Defendant Lobby No. 1
Phoenix: (*gulp* I’ve never been so nervous in my entire life. Here I am, nothing but my attorney’s badge and my magatama. No evidence or anything. What could go wrong?)
Discord: Ah, Nick, you made it! You look a little shaky. I have just the thing to lift your spirits. Here you go.
Blood-stained robe added to the Court Record.
Phoenix: What is this for?
Discord: I didn’t leave you with much time to investigate the crime scene, so I decided to forge some evidence for you.
Phoenix: I can’t submit this!
Discord: Do whatever you wish with it, so long as I’m declared innocent, okay Nick?
???: Hey Disky-Wisky!
Discord: Hi, Celestia.
Phoenix: (Now who’s this young, uh… Pony?)
Celestia: Uh… Phoenix was it? I have some evidence to clear Discord’s name that I found at the crime scene. Please use it wisely!
Pine Cone added to the Court Record
Burnt Letter added to the Court Record
Discord: Good luck, Nick!
Celestia: Yeah! Don’t let my disky get sent to jail. If you do, I will never forgive you!
Phoenix: (Jeez, he looks old enough to be your grandpa! Anyway, I’m a little more prepared, but I have no idea what this world’s court systems have in store for me.)
December 27, 10:13 AM
District Court
Courthouse No. 1
Judge: Court is now in session for the trial of Discord. Is the prosecution ready?
Graphite: Yes, Your Honor.
Judge: Is the defence ready?
Phoenix: (Hmm… I didn’t notice this until now, but why am I surrounded by ponies?)
Judge: Ahem!
Phoenix: Oh… uh… Yes, Your Honor!
Judge: Please pay more attention! And stop staring at me like I’m some sort of freak! Haven’t you seen a pony before?
Phoenix: Well, you see… No, I haven’t.
Judge: Hmm. Yes… well we sure know a lot about Homo sapiens. We even have a fan craze about you guys going about where they call each other homies and what-not. Just pay attention and I’m sure that you will catch on to everything. Mr. Solitaire, you may call your first witness.
Graphite: Gladly! The prosecution calls Princess Luna to the stand.
Phoenix: (Hey, this isn’t really that bad. It’s a lot like human courts. I’m sure I will fit in.)
Graphite: Witness, please state your name and occupation.
Luna: Uh… My name is Luna and I help my older sister change day to night.
Phoenix: (Wait! Did she say that she could change day to night?!)
Graphite: Okay, Princess Luna, can you tell us what you saw at the time of the murders?
Luna: Sure!
Witness Testimony
-- What I saw –
Luna: Well, this whole event occurred on Hearths Warming day, when the three tribes united together. I, being an alicorn, had to watch over all of those who stayed behind. Some people began to argue and then I saw a flash within the crowd. I don’t know what it was but I’m sure that started the chaos that killed over one hundred of my people.
Discord: So, Nick… Do you know what you need to do?
Phoenix: Yes… There was one thing that struck me as odd… (I guess I should press her for more information.)
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: Luna! How could you know that the three tribes united together while you were watching over another group?
Luna: Hmm… Oh, that’s right! Celestia sent me a letter!
Phoenix: That raises so many other questions! How long does a letter take to be delivered in this… uh… pony place? And why didn’t she deliver it herself? And if she were to, she should have told you instead! I’m sure that it would have been faster!
Luna: Uh… Phoenix… When we set fire to a magic scroll, it goes to whoever we want it to go instantly.
Phoenix: (Hmm… Express delivery? That would be nice back at home…)
Judge: Witness, please amend this to your testimony.
Luna: Sure! Only a magic scroll can be sent if it were burnt.
HOLD IT!
Phoenix: Did anybody else know that you could send magic scrolls in that way?
Luna: Only a select few. The only ponies who know are anyone related to Celestia and me. Nopony else!
Judge: May I ask you again to update your testimony with this new information?
Luna: You’ve got it, Mr. Judge! The only ponies who know that burning scrolls sends them are anyone from the royal family.
Phoenix: (I think I just found my first contradiction of the case! It’s time to rub it in her face, Phoenix Wright style!)
OBJECTION!
Phoenix: Witness, I believe I have you now!
Luna: Wh-What do you mean?
Phoenix: I want you to take a look at this charred letter.
Luna: Yeah… What about it?
Phoenix: This letter has been set fire to, most likely with the intention of sending it!
Judge: Why yes! It does seem that way! Witness, please explain!
Luna: I don’t know! Anyway, it shouldn’t be me who explains it! Phoenix Wright brought it up! Maybe he could shed some light on this!
Judge: What do you say, Mr. Wright? How can you explain this contradiction?
Phoenix: Easily! Witness, when did you receive Celestia’s letter on that fateful day?
Luna: Uh… It was 8 o’clock in the morning.
Phoenix: Now, when did you see that riot break out?
Luna: I’m sure it was about 4 o’clock in the evening.
Phoenix: Just as I thought! Your sister has no alibi at the time of the riot and she could have been the very pony to have committed the crime!
Time of murder scribbled into the Court Record
Judge: Wait! Are you accusing Princess Celestia? What evidence do you have to back this claim up?
Phoenix: The very fact that nobody outside the royal circle could have known about sending these letters! Either Celestia was there or Luna is lying! Discord would have no clue as to how this system works! I believe that is more than enough to shift the suspicion onto Celestia!
Judge: Hmm… You seem to be correct, Mr. Wright. I hereby declare Discord…
OBJECTION!
Phoenix: (Huh!? What’s going on?)
Graphite: Mr. Wright, you sure are something, going about accusing the innocent. Excuse me Judge, but do you know what you almost did? One simple claim cannot make an innocent verdict! Especially when there is no evidence to prove that it was Miss Celestia. I ask for some more time to investigate so that we may arrive at the correct conclusion.
Judge: Very well… Court will continue tomorrow…
December 27, 1:00 PM
District Court
Defendant Lobby No. 1
Discord: Way to go, Nick! Before you go to investigate the crime scene, I want you to have this.
Bracelets added to the Court Record
Phoenix: Uh… What are these for?
Discord: When I’m around these bracelets will allow you to sense other people’s stress. It basically allows you to know exactly when others aren’t fully telling the truth. Add this with the power of your magatama and no lies can pass your gaze.
Phoenix: Wait! How do you know about my magatama? (Damn! He’s already gone… Oh well… I guess that we should just check out the crime scene.)
December 27, 4:00 PM
Pleasant Plains
Phoenix: (Hmm… Is it just me or does every place I go to have some sort of happy-sunshiny-colorful name?) Hey, would you look at this! What a sight! The ground is covered with snow! To tell you the truth, I never really liked snow. It’s too cold… I don’t like this place.
???: Hello, stranger.
Phoenix: Hi there… yet another pony… (It appears that the novelty has worn off… I want to go home!) Anyway, I’m Phoenix! What’s your name?
???: My name is Starswirl the bearded but you may call me Starswirl. Ah… You must be that new attorney. I have something for you.
Party popper added to the Court Record
Starswirl: This is quite a marvellous contraption that I found in this field. It seems to have a mechanism that activates it, but I just don’t know what it is. Maybe you’ll have more luck at it.
Phoenix: Uh… yes… Science stuff…. Very interesting… (Am I to believe that he hasn’t tried pulling the string yet?) So… uh… Starswirl… Why are you here?
Starswirl: Well, I was here scavenging bits and bobs from the celebration that occurred. I even found a vial, half filled with a peculiar purple liquid inside. Here, you can have it as well.
Vial with strange liquid added to the Court Record
Phoenix: Wow! Thanks! (My Court Record is no longer looking as empty as before. Man these guys are really generous with the evidence! I just may pull through this one.) One thing I don’t get is… What celebration are you talking about?
Starswirl: It was only two days ago since the fireworks went off. My, that was quite a sight! Everypony cheered so loudly, it almost burst my eardrums!
Phoenix: Wait! Two days ago was the date of the murder! Are you telling me that a fireworks display was set on the day of the murder?
Starswirl: Murder? What murder? I was here the whole time and I saw no murder!
Phoenix: (Damn! Psyche-locks! Hmm… Was he really here the whole time?)
TAKE THAT!
Starswirl: Whoa! Warn me next time you shout out like that! My heart is not what it used to be!
Phoenix: Sorry, but I need your attention. You claim to have always been here, watching the fireworks, am I correct?
Starswirl: Yes you are, my fine fellow!
Phoenix: But you are wrong! (This is why those fireworks don’t make any sense…)
TAKE THAT!
Phoenix: There is just one thing off… The time of these fireworks! To have the full effect these fireworks would have to occur when it is dark! Before 4 o’clock in the evening doesn’t seem like a very good time to start a fireworks show!
Starswirl: Why yes! That was what I was thinking…
Phoenix: The only reason for an early fireworks display is a malfunction, and I’m sure that those cheers of excitement would become cries of terror from an unexpected explosion! I’m sure that if you were a certain distance away, anyone could mistake it for cheering.
Starswirl: Okay, if you’re so certain that I left this area at the time of the fireworks, then why don’t you show me some evidence?
Phoenix: I’ll do even more than that! I’ll prove that you came back as well!
TAKE THAT!
Phoenix: Do you see this pine cone?
Starswirl: Yes, I see the pine cone.
Phoenix: Unfortunately for you, you didn’t before…
Starswirl: Huh?
Phoenix: When you left this plain you went into the forest and this pine cone must have snagged itself onto your cape. You saw the ‘fireworks’ in the distance and went back to see them up close!
Starswirl: Alright! Fine! I was gone for a while but I didn’t come back until today! Are you happy?
Phoenix: No. You are the only pony to have been able to bring that pine cone with you and I can prove that you came back after 4:00 with this…
TAKE THAT!
Phoenix: This very pine cone has betrayed you yet again, Mr. Starswirl. As you can see, the ground is covered with snow. Yet this pine cone was easily visible to one of our witnesses two days after the murders. Therefore I am implying that you brought it back after it snowed!
Starswirl: Grr…
UNLOCK SUCCESSFUL
Starswirl: It is true… I lied to you…
Phoenix: Why did you lie if the suspicion never was aimed at you?
Starswirl:
