Turnabout Princess (Phoenix Wright x MLP)

Spell Archive

June 11

7:20 p.m.

"Hmm...do we have proof there was a Summoning or Traveling Spell in the book that was stolen?" Edgeworth asked.

"Yes." Starseeker answered. "It was full of Summoning Spells. All forbidden spells too. There could have been a Travel Spell in there."

"Hmm." Edgeworth thought. "Then we need to tie her to the crime."

"Flash Sentry may know something, he was here that night a month ago." Starseeker said.

"What was a Crystal Empire Guard doing here?" Luna asked.

"Evaluation." Starseeker answered. "My only superiors are my mother, Princess Celestia, and Aunt Luna. Therefore I am in charge of both the guards in Canterlot, and in the Crystal Empire."

"Why both?" Edgeworth asked.

"Because the guards sent with Princess Cadance were originally guards from Canterlot. Cadance originally lived in Canterlot too. But when Twilight Sparkle and her friends saved the Empire from the evil King Sombra, we sent Cadance and her new Husband to rule the Empire."

"I see." Edgeworth said. "Princess, could you have this Flash Sentry come here ASAP."

"Of course Mr. Edgeworth." Luna replied.

Twilight's Library

June 11

7:45 p.m.

"What did Rainbow Dash find out?" Phoenix pondered. "The Trial is rigged?" They have a Hostage"? It obviously enough for someone to put her in a comma. They probably tried to do worse.'

"Yes, that is quite odd Phoenix..." Twilight agreed. "I wish we could have gotten more info from her...But even more important I want her to just wake up."

"Is he gonna be able to help Princess Cadance, Twilight?" Spike asked.

"I hope so Spike. Phoenix how do you feel about the Trial continuing tomorrow?" Twilight remarked.

"I-I don't know." Phoenix said honestly. "But all I can do is stay by her defense the whole time."

"Right!" Twilight said.

("Hm, that's odd. Edgeworth must still be in Canterlot and I wonder were Trixie went.") Phoenix thought.

Canterlot Train Station

June 11

8:00 p.m.

"So you're Flash Sentry?" Edgeworth asked an orange pegasus in gold royal guard armor.

"Yes,sir Mr. Edgeworth, Sir!" Flash Sentry answered.

("Why does he remind me of Detective Gumshoe?") Edgeworth thought. "OK, could you tell me all you know about the Break in a month ago and the murder of Shining Armor."

"OK. I'll tell you what I know, pal." Flash said.

(I swear he's gonna tell me he eats Instant Noodles all day...") Edgeworth commented to himself.

"So I was here for my Annual Evaluation with Commander Starseeker." Flash started. "He decided he'd have me guard the Spell Archive while he inspected an other Guard. While I was guarding the room I also was worrying if they were going to cut my pay again..."

("OK. So, I'll just name you Gumshoe Jr.") Edgeworth thought.

"...Anyway suddenly I saw a flash of green light and the Guard Starseeker was evaluating came up to me. He asked me to step aside. I figured it was OK because he was another Guard. But I swear, as soon as he went in, he came out dazed as a blind man without his glasses. I saw the flash of green light again, and then I heard the sound of shattering of glass. All that was taken was a Spell Book full of Forbidden Magic. That's what I know about the break in, pal." Flash finished. "As for the murder, this is all I have to say. I don't know why they're saying Princess Cadance did it! In the time frame in which the murder happened there was a break in the Meeting, yes. But, Princess Cadance was in the Castle still. I should know. I was with her, pal. But...sorry to dose your flames...but so was that horrible Changeling Queen."

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Edgeworth exclaimed.

"That presents a problem!" Luna said.

"I know!" Starseeker agreed. "But if Queen Chrysalis didn't kill Shining Armor? WHO DID?!"

"Hmmm...it had to be a Changeling...all the signs in Flash's account defiantly described a Changeling changing into an other form. The green flashes especially..." Luna pondered.

"GAH!" Edgeworth exclaimed. "The Trains aren't running again till tomorrow!"

"It's OK. You'll have to sleep in a hotel room tonight!" Luna remarked. "Come with me."

"I guess I will be closer to the Court House for tomorrow." Edgeworth agreed. "Alright. I shall do just that!"

Canterlot Court Room

June 12

7:00 a.m.

"The Trial of  Princess Mi Amore Cadenza shall now resume!" Judge Harshwhinny said. "I assume that both the Defense and Prosecution have gathered more evidence?"

"Yes Your Honor." Phoenix answered.

"As have I." Von Karma said.

"OK. Shall we start?" The Judge asked.

"The Defense is ready Your Honor." Phoenix said.

"The Prosecution is ready Your Honor." Von Karma agreed.

"Alright. So I have gotten a few requests in today. It seems quite a few witnesses are here." the Judge started.

("Hm?") Phoenix thought. ("Oh that's right. I got a call from Edgeworth this morning about the ponies he met last night.")

"Well, Prosecution, please call the first witness." The Judge pressed.

"The first witness is...Flash Sentry, the Defendant's personal Guard." Von Karma said.

"Hi, pal." Flash Sentry said.

("Edgeworth was right, he's like a pony Gumshoe...") Phoenix thought.

"OK. Witness name and occupation!" Von Karma thundered.

"Flash Sentry, Crystal Empire Royal Guard." he replied.

"What did you see during the night of the murder?" Judge Harshwhinny prompted.

"Well OK." Flash started.

-What The Princess Did That Night-

"Well, it's no use to hide it any more. The night of the murder, there was a Royal Meeting of Allying Nations. And Princess Cadance and Prince Shining Armor were in fact there to represent the Crystal Empire. I was there as their personal Guard. Around 11:30 there was a break in the meeting. Princess Cadance was in Castle the whole time. But Shining Armor had left, he told me and the Princess that he had to catch some air. When the break ended at 12:00 he hadn't returned yet and I was called by Captain Quickstrike and High Commander Starseeker to come outside. That's when I saw Shining Armor had been killed. At 12:10 Princess Luna appeared. And to our surprise we saw Cadance flying away from the Crime Scene. But I swear sh had been in the Castle the whole time!"

"Well that's an interesting Testimony. Mr. Wright, Your Cross Examination." Judge Harshwhinny said.

"Yes Your Honor!" Phoenix agreed.

-What The Princess Did That Night-

"Well, it's no use to hide it any more. The night of the murder, there was a Royal Meeting of Allying Nations. And Princess Cadance and Prince Shining Armor were in fact there to represent the Crystal Empire. I was there as their personal Guard. Around 11:30 there was a break in the meeting. Princess Cadance was in Castle the whole time...."

"You say the Defendant was in the castle the whole break?" Phoenix pressed.

"Yes." Flash Sentry replied.

"Your Honor! This clearly sheds new light on this case!" Phoenix said. "This witness says that Cadance had not left the Castle during the time  frame the murder had taken place! Where all other witnesses has said that Cadance had been seen leaving the Crime Scene!"

"Tsk. Tsk." Von Karma objected. "True the Witness has stated that he thought the Defendant hadn't left the castle. He also later stated that "At 12:10 Princess Luna appeared. And to our surprise we saw Cadance flying away from the Crime Scene."

"HUHHHHHH?!" Phoenix exclaimed.

"The Prosecution has a point Mr. Wright. The Witness did in fact say that." Judge Harshwhinny agreed.

("Dammit...I thought I had something there.") Phoenix thought. ("I have to keep pressing this matter!") "Your Honor. Even though the Witness said this, he seems quite sure that the Defendant had not left the Castle after all!"

"So? You know how I work more than anyone else in this Court Room Mr. Wright! EVIDENCE IS EVERYTHING! SHOW ME THE EVIDENCE THAT PROVES THAT THE DEFENDANT DID NOT LEAVE THE CASTLE THAT NIGHT!" Von Karma roared, pointing his finger.

("Hm. OK Phoenix it's time to play your Trump Card! Everything may be riding on this. If I can't prove that Queen Chrysalis is the true murder, Cadance is screwded!") Phoenix thought. "I'll do better Von Karma! I'll prove who the real murderer is!"

("I hope Wright knows what he's doing...") Edgeworth thought. ("Even if you are able to turn this around, I'm sure Von Phoney has a plan of their own.)