Turnabout Princess (Phoenix Wright x MLP)

"Sonata...Tarot..?" Flash questioned. "Weren't you..."

"Yes. The same. Now can you shut up, I'm gonna have to speed this dingy old wagon up if we're to make it to Canterlot. Muchless the courtroom." Sonata replied.

"Wait. The courtroom? That means..." Flash looked behind himself to see that he was still in possession of the Crystal Heart.  A broad smile extended on his face.

"Whoa, there. It's not a victory till we actually get this evidence to Mr. Wright. So let's not celebrate quite yet." Sonata said as she quickend the pace  of the wagon.

Courtroom

June 13

7:25 a.m.

"M-mia! You're a-a PONY!" Phoenix Stammered.

"Wright. You're causing a scene..." Mia said.

"How is this even possible..? I didn't think a pony could become a Spirit medium." Phoenix continued to puzzle.

"Not without a teacher at least." Mia answered. "How do you think they knew who you were, the first time around, hm?"

("Oh god. Now I've seen it all.") Edgeworth thought. ("Wright's finally lost it. All this magic and talking ponies must have fried his brain.")

"Phoenix, if you're done freaking out. The Trial needs your attention." Mia gently reminded.

"Oh shit. That's right." Phoenix turned around to face the witness, Franziska, and the Judge.

"Hi."

"Tsk Tsk, Mr. Phoenix Wright, a Trial is like a fight to the death for us lawyers." Franziska said. "If you look away, like the foolish fool you are, then you lose it all."

"Y-yes Mr. Wright please keep your attention on the Trial at hand. Or I'll have to put you in Contempt of Court." Judge Harshwhinny warned.

"Y-yes, sir. It wont happen again." Phoenix said.

"Now. Does the Defense have anymore questions for the witness?" the Judge asked.

"Think Phoenix. What could have given even the smallest contradiction in the last testimony..?"

"Well Mr. Phoenix Wright, don't keep us waiting all day." Franziska said pulling her whip taunt.

"Yes. For once she's right. We don't have the time to dilly dally." Mia agreed.

"Umm. The Defense would like to hear about the Witness' escape." Phoenix said finally, somewhat unsure of his choice.

Franziska yelled out. "The Defense is just grasping at straws to waste time."

Phoenix rebutted. "This could be the line of questioning that proves my theory."

"Fine. It is our job to examine all parts of this Case. The Witness will testify to the means of her escape!"

-The Escape-

"I couldn't have been there more than two or three days." Mrs. Harshwhinny began. "I got away around 2:00 one day. I freed myself of my chains and began to look for a way out. After a while of running around the place I ran into a Bumbling Crystal Guard and a loud mouthed unicorn magician. ("Trixie feels someone is speaking of her.") They claimed to be there to rescue me. As we made our way out we over heard a conversion. The unicorn recorded it and the Crystal Guard ran off to find more clues. I guess."

"Ok Phoenix you got this. Just believe in yourself." Mia said

"Mr. Wright, your Cross Examination." the Judge called.

"Yes sir."

-The Escape-

"I couldn't have been there more than two or three days." Mrs. Harshwhinny began. "I got away around 2:00 one day. I freed myself of my chains and began to look for a way out. After a while of running around the place I ran into a Bumbling Crystal Guard and a loud mouthed unicorn magician. They claimed to be there to rescue me."

"Why do you say they were "Claiming."?" Phoenix asked.

"They could have been Changelings too." Mrs. Harshwhinny replied. "Or have you given up on your own theory?"

"Well no." Phoenix replied scratching his chin.

"Your Honor. Mr. Wright is just stalling for time." Franziska accused.

"The Court agrees with the Prosecution. If The defense is caught asking pointless queries again, it will result in a penalty. Are we clear Mr. Wright?"

"Yes sir." Phoenix said weakly.

Road to Canterlot

June 13

7:45 a.m.

"Soooo. When did your sentence let out?" Flash asked causally.

"Smooooth." Sonata replied. "I got out on good deeds, and good words from both Trixie and Twilight Sparkle. Speaking of which, how WOULD the newest Princess of Equestria like it if she found out her would-be colt friend is flirting with me just because I saved his pathetic ass?"

"I-I wasnt."

"Trixie does apologize for her friend's temper. But you could understand why she wouldn't want to talk about her punishment, yes?" Trixie said.

"Yea. I'm sorry about that." Flash answered. ("God it'd like there's somebody writing out this horrible chain of events and is taking out some sort of stress on me.")

"We're about 20-25 minutes away. I hope we can make it." Sonata announced.

"We will." Flash said. " We have to. For Cadance and Mr. Wright."

Courtroom

June 13

7:55 a.m.

"Witness. You mentioned that you and your would-be rescuers overheard a conversation?" Phoenix questioned.

"Yes. In fact we did." Mrs. Harshwhinny answered.

"Did you actually SEE who was talking?" Phoenix continued.

"No. I admit I did not." the witness replied. "But I assume whoever they were, they had to be my kidnapper."

"Mr. Wright, do you have anyway to reveal who the witness heard that day?" The Judge asked.

"Well Phoenix, do you?" Mia asked. She hadn't really had a chance to see the Court Record yet and was nervous.

"Yes your Honor I believe I do!" Phoenix slammed his hands down on his desk. "Mrs. Harshwhinny, I believe this is the recording of the conversation you heard am I correct?"

Phoenix presents the tape recorder Trixie had used to record the talk.

"T-that it is." Mrs. Harshwhinny confirmed.

"Whaaaaa...?" Franziska was in shock.

"With this recording, the Defense pushes that they can prove the kidnapper and the true murderer in this case, is none other than the Queen of Changelings herself!" Phoenix exclaimed.

"Good job Phoenix. You've come a long way from your first trial defending your friend Larry." Mia smiled.

"It seems we both have a student to be proud  of yes?" Celestia said.

"Ok here we go!"

Phoenix played the recording,

and what was reveal was something no one saw coming.