Phoenix Wright: Lawyer In Equestria

Authors note: This is currently my most popular story it appears, I was asked to develop plot a bit more. So here goes.

Phoenix did what he could, he got Twilight a not guilty verdict. He stood there triumphantly, looking as Von Karma quickly sifted through evidence, in a panic, trying to find a valid reason to raise an objection to his claims.

“Face it, Von Karma, you lost, you tried to get the innocent declared guilty, and you failed.” Phoenix said, looking at the judge, waiting for the “not guilty” verdict to be passed, he watched as Twilight’s friends all looked in anticipation, each one of them looking at Discord with excited looks.

“Okay I guess this is the part where I pass verdict, this court finds the defendant Twilight Sparkle.”

“OBJECTION!”, Von Karma got the same evil look in his eyes as always. A look that said ‘Time to worm my way out’.

“OH COME ON, NO RESPECT!” Discord rolled his eyes, before secretly putting a “Kick me” sign on the baliff.

“While the prosecution is very disappointed in the police for giving him incorrect evidence, Twilight’s alibi is still as good as worthless.”, Von Karma snickered.

Phoenix was obviously wondering what trick Von Karma had up his sleeve this time. He raised an eyebrow at the envelope in Karma’s hands.

“This is the so called alibi. ‘I was never at Sweet Apple Acres on that day, in fact me and the girls were all in town on said day, we were not even near Sweet Apple Acres’, the prosecution finds this evidence to be quite worthless, and declares it did nothing more than prolong the trial for longer than it should have gone. ”

Phoenix rolled his eyes.

“How so?”

Von Karma snickered, before slowly clapping at his opponents ‘ignorance’.

“ Isn’t it obvious, Mr.Wright? No decisive evidence or witness to back the alibi up.”

“OBJECTION!”, a southern voice yelled out from across the court. “Ah’m all the proof you need, put me on the witness stand.”

Von Karma rested his face in his palm, clearly not amused.

“Oh great, a useless witness, that, in the end, will have nothing good to add.”

The orange pony gave Von Karma a sharp look and then looked back at the judge.

Discord cleared his throat before speaking.“Actually, mr.Karma, this pony is all the proof we need. Applejack, like the defendant, is one of the Elements of Pain-in-my-ass. The Element of Honesty to be correct. Chances of her lying are impossible.”

“Fine, let the witness waste our time.”

“Ok, so Ah spent the day with Twilight and the other elements, we got together at 9:00 am, way before the murder. Anyway, since I didn’t feel welcome at Sweet Apple Acres on that night, Ah stayed at Twilights for a slumber party along with Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.”

Discord nodded,

“Seems like a legitimate testimony to me, the alibi can be-”

“OBJECTION!”, Von Karma started slowly clapping his hands. “All this witness proved is that she is an idiot who enjoys slumber parties.”, this statement received a defensive look from Applejack.

“Care to elaborate Mr Von Karma.”

“Certainly, it is very simple, you see. When you look at the record of all the spells Twilight has learned, you can see she could have easily cloned herself, and while that possibility is weak, there is still the matter of her slipping out and making an escape in mid night. If you look at the floor plans of the library, you would see the carpet would allow her to do it without making a sound. Only one part of the updated autopsy was wrong, and that was cause of death.”

Von Karma laughed, before Twilight got up from her chair.

"You're honor, if I may please tell my friends a few words before the verdict is passed." She said, a tear escaping her left eye.

"Rainbow Dash, you taught me to always stay loyal to my friends, no matter what the circumstances, make sure to stay loyal enough to visit me when I'm banished to the Everfree Forest.

Pinkie Pie, you can cheer anyone up, no matter how bad the situation gets, I'm counting on you to do that for my friends and family.

Applejack, you taught me to always tell the truth, apparently while the truth wasn't enough here, it still felt right.

Rarity, you have the generosity of a goddess, use this generosity to feed the poor, and keep the rich from becoming too greedy.

Fluttershy, you have the kindness to help many animals, the kindness to help many others, use this kindness to forgive whoever really did it.

You have all taught me the values of friendship, and even when I'm banished to the Everfree forest, I hope we can keep this friendship together."

“Your honor, if I may do my cross examination.”, Phoenix suddenly spoke up, he was sick of Von Karma, who was barely even touched by this speech.

“I don’t know, while Von Karma’s argument is very stupid, it is still valid. What do you think, Mr Von Karma?”

“I say, let Mr.Wright grasp at his precious straws. Let us see if he can actually turn this case around, I am intrigued.”

"Okay Phoenix, all or nothing", Phoenix thought to himself.

“Ok, so Ah spent the day with Twilight and the other elements, we got together at 9:00 am, way before the murder. Anyway, since I didn’t feel welcome at Sweet Apple Acres on that night, Ah stayed at Twilights for a slumber party along with Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.”

“HOLD IT! You didn’t feel welcome? Why?”

“Well-”

“OBJECTION!” Von Karma yelled, “This is irrelevant.”

“OBJECTION!” Phoenix countered Von Karma, knowing there was a detail he was trying to hide. “ That was both the scene and day of the murder, I hardly would call it ‘Irrelevant’ .”.

“Anyway, Ah didn’t feel welcome because of the deal Trixie was making with Filthy Rich on our farm. Ya see he doesn’t like me, and considering the damage that deal would do to his business, he probably wouldn’t be in a good mood.”

“So, doesn’t that make him a suspect?” Phoenix smirked.

"Actually Mr.Wright, Mr.Rich was questioned about the crime and honestly answered he had nothing to do with it, and requested not to appear as a witness." Von Karma snickered.

Phoenix couldn't help but think back.

"He already sounds familiar, but the defense still request he appears as a witness." Phoenix said as he waited for the judge to pass verdict.