My Little Ace Attorney: Elements of Justice/Turnabout Theatre - Part 1/Transcript

Part 1

Turnabout Theatre
~The Troubled Production~

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February 11, 11:24 AM Wright Anything Agency Phoenix: Wright Anything Agency, Phoenix speaking! ..... N-no, I'm a lawyer. ...... No, we don't publish anything. ...... That's alright. Sorry for the misunderstanding. (There goes another one...) Athena: So Boss, did we get any clients? Phoenix: Unfortunately, no. The person calling thought this was a book publishing company. Athena: That's the second time this week! Where are people getting the idea that we publish books? Apollo: Maybe its's the "Wright" part. They probably have mistaken "Wright" with "write". Phoenix: (Maybe these writers should reconsider publishing their books if they keep mistaking words that sound the same.) Trucy: So Daddy, did any new clients call you guys up? Phoenix: Sorry Trucy. Not yet. Trucy: Aww, come on! You guys haven't gotten a case in over a month! Apollo: Yeah, ever since that last big case, business just went as slow as snails. Athena: I wonder why that is? Phoenix: If only I knew. We need to get some clients soon. We still gotta pay the bills by the end of the month. Trucy: Speaking of paying, can we get some food? I'm getting pretty hungry. Athena: Yeah, all this waiting for a client is making my stomach growl. Apollo: I guess I can go for a few bites. Phoenix: (Hmm, I doubt we'll get any clients right now anyway...) It's settled then. Let's go get some of Eldoon's real quick, and then come right back here. Trucy: Let's go! I love Eldoon's noodles! Apollo: Just make sure you don't eat so much, that you get a heart attack. Phoenix: Wha- what in the?! Apollo: What's wrong?! Phoenix: I- I can't move my body! Trucy: Daddy?! Are you okay?! Athena: Mr. Wright, your hand! Phoenix: HUH?! (My... my hand's fading away!) Apollo: Mr. Wright! Phoenix: (Wait a minute.... This feeling....!) Trucy: NO! DADDY! Phoenix: (Have.... Have I experienced this before?!) Athena: Hold on, Mr. Wright! We've got you! Apollo: What the- I can't move! Athena: I... I can't move either! And... I'm fading away too! Trucy: No! I don't want to fade into oblivion! Apollo: What the hell is going on here?! Athena: I'm too young to die!

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????????????? February 11, 11:30 AM Trucy: Are... are we dead? Apollo: I sure hope not. Phoenix: Guys, I think we can move again, and I don't think we're dead. Athena: Wha-? W-where are we? Phoenix: I don't know. Wherever we are, it's huge! Apollo: I'll second that. I betcha this place is super expensive. Trucy: What's with these thrones? Is this supposed to be a king's castle? Apollo: Why would there be six thrones, though? Shouldn't there be at least a king and queen? Athena: Maybe the other four are their friends or something. Apollo: Everyone would get a throne if that's the case. Phoenix: Enough about the throne. We still need to figure out where we are, and how we got here. ??????: Phoenix! Oh Phoenix, it's so good to see you again! Apollo: Um... did that purple horse say something?! Athena: I thought I heard it talk too! ??????: Excuse me, but I happen to be a pony. Trucy: Whoa, it's totally talking! ??????: Phoenix, don't you remember me? Phoenix: Um..... Trucy: Daddy, how does this pony know you?! Phoenix: I don't know! ??????: Phoenix... Y-you don't remember me at all? Phoenix: Uh, I'm sorry, but I don't think I kno- ! (This pony... can it really be?!) ??????: P-... Phoenix? Phoenix: I... I remember you! ??????: Yes? Phoenix: You're... you're Twi... ??????: Yes?! Phoenix: T- Twilight Sparkle?! Twilight: Phoenix! You DO remember me! Phoenix: Heh, I guess I do remember! Twilight: It's good to see you again! Apollo: Is Mr. Wright seriously hugging a talking purple pony right now? Athena: I don't know but... I don't care! I'm sensing so much joy from the both of them! I'm gonna go join in on their hug too! Trucy: Hey! I wanna hug the cute purple pony too! C'mon Polly, you hug the pony too! Apollo: I'll lose my masculinity if I do! Twilight: Hehe, it's been a while since I've talked to a human. Phoenix: Well, it's been a while since I've talked to a pony. Apollo: And it's been a while since I've lost my mind. Phoenix: So, you tried to summon the "Greatest Defense Attorney in Equestria" again, huh? Twilight: No, I just simply summoned "Phoenix Wright." Phoenix: Oh okay. At least I didn't get summoned by "accident" this time. Hey wait... Twilight, do you have... wings?! Twilight: Oh you noticed. Yes I do! Phoenix: But the last time I saw you, you were just a unicorn! Twilight: Well, I received the title of Princess a few months ago, and Princess Celestia gave me wings to go along with that title! So I'm now an alicorn! Phoenix: Wow, congratulations Twilight! (It's like she went from a mere mortal to a goddess!) Twilight: Oh it's nothing big. After all, a title is nothing more than a title. Phoenix: If you say so. Athena: So Boss, think you can fill us in on what's going on? Twilight: Boss? Phoenix: Ah sorry. Guys, this is Twilight Sparkle. Trucy: Hello Twilight Sparkle! By the way, what's that tattoo on your butt there for? Twilight: My what? Oh yeah, it's my cutie mark. Trucy: Cutie mark? Twilight: It's a mark that shows what your special talent is. Mine represents my expertise in magic! Trucy: Magic? I'm an expertise in magic too! Twilight: Really? I thought you said magic doesn't exist in your world. Phoenix: I guess Trucy is an exception. Trucy: That's right! My name's Trucy Wright. I'm his daughter. Twilight: YOU HAVE A DAUGHTER?! Phoenix: I sure do! (Why is me having a daughter such a shocker to everyone?!) Twilight: So who are these other two? Athena: My name is Athena Cykes. I'm a defense attorney. Twilight: You're a defense attorney too? Athena: That's right. I also specialize in analytical psychology. Twilight: You are? That's amazing! I've also been studying analytical psychology, and it's such an exquisite subject! Athena: I know, right! I've been also using analytical psychology in court, too. Twilight: You can do that?! Phoenix: She sure can. It helped us out of some tight spots during some of our cases. Well, Apollo? Apollo: Oh, er... sorry. I'm Apollo Justice. I'm also a defense attorney. Twilight: Wow, I have an entire team of defense attorneys! Phoenix: Sure do. Apollo has a power he uses in court, like Athena. Twilight: What's that? Apollo: Well, I have a strong sense of sight. So I'm able to perceive even the smallest nervous habit of someone who is lying. Twilight: You can? You must have really special eyes. Apollo: Heh, I guess I do! Twilight: Well, it was very nice to meet you all! Wait a minute... How are they all here!? I only wanted to summon you! Phoenix: I'm not sure. Well, they did try grabbing onto me when I was going to be teleported. And then they just ended up going with me. Twilight: That explains it. You see, when something gives physical contact to the subject that's being teleported, then that something gets teleported with the subject. Phoenix: (Hmm, I remember something about that, but I forget where I heard it from.) Trucy: Wow, interesting! You think you could teach me how to teleport? Twilight: I don't know. I've never taught a human magic before. But I guess I'll teach you a thing or two. Trucy: Ooooh, I can't wait! Apollo: Hold on a sec Trucy. So Mr. Wright, how do you know her? Phoenix: Huh? Apollo: How do you know this talking purple pony? Phoenix: Oh that's right, I didn't explain it yet. You see, a little over eight years ago, I was summoned by Twilight "accidentally" when she was trying to summon "The Greatest Defense Attorney in Equestria." She needed help help trying to defend one of her friends when she was accused of murder. Twilight: Wait, did you say eight years ago? Phoenix: Yeah, why? Twilight: It's only been a year and a half since I summoned you. Phoenix: HUH?! HOW?! It was definitely eight years for me! Twilight: Hmm... I guess because we're from different worlds, time works differently. Phoenix: I guess that explains it. It's still a little weird though. Anyway, I agreed to help her friend, and ended up winning the case. I also proved that there was no murder in the first place. Trucy: So no one was sent to jail or anything? Phoenix: Well there were these t- ! Oh! By the way Twilight, whatever happened to those two that were sent to prison? Twilight: You mean Gilda and Sonata? Phoenix: Yeah. Twilight: When Gilda was released, she met up with Rainbow Dash, and the two made up. However I haven't seen her since that time. As for Sonata, I have no idea. I asked the police about it. They told me when it was time for her to be released, the police asked her what she is going to do now that she's out. But she just looked back and told them... "I'm going to help out all those who need it." I always wondered what happened to her. Phoenix: (Hm, I wonder too.) Now that we got that out of the way, I'd like to ask you something since we got here. Twilight: What's that? Phoenix: Why did you summon me? Twilight: Oh that's right. You see, I need you help. Phoenix: With what? Twilight: So Phoenix, do you remember somepony named Rarity? Phoenix: Rarity? Twilight: Yeah she's... ???????: Twilight? Twilight: Oh, that's her right now! ???????: Oh, why Phoenix! It's been so long! Trucy: Whoa, a marshmallow pony! Phoenix: Oh hey. You're Rarity, right? Rarity: Why Phoenix, you do remember me! Phoenix: Uh, I sure do! I remember you fixing up my suit when it got ripped up that one time. Rarity: Yes, I do remember that! Apollo: There's another talking pony?! Twilight: Well yes. We ARE in a world filled with ponies after all. Athena: So there's a lot more of them?! Yay! I can't wait to talk to each and every one of them! Rarity: Oh, why hello there! Um, who are you exactly? Phoenix: They're friends of mine. This is Apollo, Athena, and Trucy, my daughter. Rarity: My, my, you have quite the team. Phoenix: (Oh you have no idea.) Twilight: Rarity? You think you should tell him why you need him? Rarity: Ah, that's right. Ahem... Uh, Phoenix? Phoenix: Yes? Rarity: oh phoenix! i need your help! please! it's the... worst possible thing that could've happened! Phoenix: Okay, okay! What is it?! (Geez, you almost ruptured my eardrums!) Rarity: It's my friend! Phoenix: What about your friend? Rarity: She's been accused of murder! Phoenix: (Murder in this world again, huh? I thought this place was supposed to be peaceful.) Okay, so I'm guessing that you want me to defend your friend then? Rarity: Yes! Please help her, she didn't do it! She wouldn't hurt a fly! How can anypony like her do such a thing?! Phoenix: Hmm, I need to go talk to her first. I'd like to know how she's involved in this murder. So where is your friend now? Rarity: She's in the Manehatten Detention Center. Phoenix: Manehatten? Where's that? Rarity: It's up northwest from here. It's the biggest city in Equestria. You'll need to go there using the train. Phoenix: Uh, I don't have any money for the train. Rarity: No need to worry. I shall take you there and help you pay for the tickets. Phoenix: Okay, but might I ask, how are you so sure she's innocent? Rarity: Well, she just simply doesn't have the heart to do so. She has a very promising career, might I add! It'd be foolish of her to have simply thrown that away! Please Phoenix, you must help her! Phoenix: (Should I really take this place? It still feels weird that I had to defend a pony from another world. Still, Rarity looks desperate. I guess I'll go see what's going on.) Okay, let's go meet her then. Apollo: Uh, Mr. Wright, what about us? Phoenix: Uh, well I guess you're gonna have to stay in the castle and wait for us. Apollo: Oh come on, really? What are we supposed to do while we wait? It's not like we have TV to pass the time, you know?! Athena: I'm actually interested in seeing this city. It could be fun! Trucy: Yeah, Daddy! Don't leave us here all bored! Phoenix: Okay, okay, you guys can come too. Rarity, do you think you can pay for their tickets as well? Rarity: Not a problem. Trucy: Oh boy! I get to see more cute ponies! Apollo: Yeah, nothing but a bunch of neon colored equines everywhere we go. Twilight: Oh Phoenix! I almost forgot! You're going to need this. Phoenix: What? Twilight: Your attorney's badge for Equestria. Phoenix: (Oh great, not this ridiculous badge again. Well, I'm gonna need it while I'm here in this world anyway.) Athena: Oh my gosh, that badge is so cute! Can I have one of those, too? Twilight: Sorry Athena, I only have one with me. Athena: Awww, why does Mr. Wright get all the cool stuff? Phoenix: Never mind that. Let's go to the detention center.

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Manehattan February 11, 1:03 P.M. Athena: WOW! This place is huge! Rarity: It truly is a wonderful place, isn't it? The tall buildings, the stores, the entertainment, and just the atmosphere of this place is absolutely exhilarating! Twilight: All that but a taxi... Phoenix: What are you talking about? There are taxis everywhere. Twilight: It's best not to talk to about it. Trucy: I wonder if I should start my own show here. I think I'd make good money over here. Phoenix: Trust me, Trucy. The money over here isn't worth anything in our world. (I have never been so close to a sports car in my life.) Apollo: Everywhere we go, all of these ponies are always staring at us. Phoenix: Oh don't worry, you'll get used to it. It was awkward for me when I was the only human here last time. So Rarity, where's the detention center? Rarity: It's right down the street. Phoenix: Okay, let's go. Guard 1: HALT! Phoenix: Waah! Trucy: Whoa! These ponies look super tough! Guard 1: State your business! Phoenix: Well, uh, I'm a defense attorney. I'm here to meet someone. Guard 2: Then show your badge, sir. Phoenix: Oh, uh, here you go. ..... Guard 1: Permission granted. Go right ahead. Athena: Hey, what about us? Guard 2: Sorry, but attorneys with official Equestrian badges can only enter. Athena: What? Does MY badge not count for anything?! Guard 1: I'm afraid that badge isn't legible for this town. Athena: But... But look at it! It's shiny and official! I am NOT going through this again! Apollo: Hehe, sorry about her. She gets upset when she doesn't get what she wants. Athena: WHAT?! Hey, I'm not some spoiled brat, you know! Phoenix: It's alright guys. I'll be right out as soon as I'm done in there. Apollo: I'll make sure she doesn't flip any of these guards while you're gone. Athena: HEY! I'll flip YOU if that's what you want!

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Manehattan Detention Center February 11, 1:20 PM Phoenix: (Sheesh, no matter how many times I come in here, it always gives me the creeps, even if it's in another world. Hmm, I wonder where...) ??????: Oh, uh, are you the one who came to see me? Phoenix: Oh, are you supposed to be Rarity's friend? ??????: Y-yes. Ugh! Phoenix: Are you okay? ??????: I'm fine. It's just that I have a headache for some reason. Phoenix: So what's your name? Coco: Coco Pommel. Who are you? Phoenix: I'm Phoenix Wright. Rarity told me you'd be here. She wants me to defend you. Coco: Oh, so are you going to defend me? I didn't expect a human to defene me. Phoenix: I haven't decided that yet. I'd like to ask you a couple of questions first. Coco: Okay mister. Phoenix: So you think you can tell me a little about yourself, Miss Pommel? Coco: Of course. I'm a costume designer here in Manehattan. I design costumes for plays over in the theatre. Though once in a while, I get asked to make designs for anything fashion related. Phoenix: Making costumes and designs, huh? You resemble Rarity quite a bit. Coco: Oh, Rarity is a huge inspiration for me. Before I met her, I was the assistant of somepony who would always tell me that, It's everypony for themselves in the big city." But when Rarity showed up, she showed generosity to others, even though it started to hurt her. When I realized this, I quit being an assistant, and Rarity gave me the job of being the costume designer of some big plays in Manehatten. Phoenix: Wow, Rarity has made quite a change in your life. Coco: My life has become so much better because of her! I owe it to her so much. Phoenix: Nice to hear that. (They may be hard to find, but there will always be people who will turn your life around for the better. It's nice to know that it happens in this world too.) So, Miss Pommel, do you think you could tell me what happened on the night of the murder? Coco: Oh, it's just awful! There was a play going on, and everypony who was watching was in sheer awe from all the spectacular performers! But when the play was about to reach its conclusion, my friend, Overall Concept... ...fell from the catwalk with a rope tied around his neck, and he ended up being hung to death with everypony watching! Phoenix: What?! Wow, it must've been traumatzing to see such a thing. (Talk about a real life death scene in person!) Coco: The director and the police saw me on the catwalk after what had befallen, and they thought I pushed him from there with the rope tied around his neck. I got arrested on the spot! Phoenix: Well you were in the area where he fell. Still, just because you were at the scene of the crime, it doesn't mean you did it. Coco: I know, but everypony who saw me thought I did it! Phoenix: Rarity doesn't think you did it. She certainly believes you wouldn't have the heart to kill. Coco: ... Although I appreciate her believing I didn't do it, it's not enough to convince everypony else. Phoenix: I see. So what can you tell me about Overall Concept, the victim? Coco: He's the head costume designer for the theatre. I work alongside him, helping him make his costumes. He's really good at making designs for the costumes. He even custom-made a fabric to help captivate the way the costumes looked. Phoenix: So what was your relationship with the victim? Coco: Oh, uh, it's nothing too serious, if that's what you're thinking. We're just good friends who like working together. He's even teaching me how to design better, so I could one day make a design of my own for another play. Phoenix: Hm. So, let me ask you, what were you doing at the scene of the crime? Coco: ... Hmmm, I actually don't remember much about that. All I do remember is that I was hearing something that was happening from the catwalk, and I went there as quickly as I could. But after that, I don't remember a thing. The next thing I knew, I saw my friend being hung from the top of the stage, and the police showed up behind me and arrested me. Phoenix: Huh? Why can't you remember what happened between those times? Coco: I'm not sure. Phoenix: (So she doesn't remember what happened. This going to be a problem.) Coco: Anything else you want to ask me? Phoenix: Well... (She seems to be telling the truth. She doesn't look like she would have any bad intentions. However, I still need to make sure.) So Miss Pommel, at this point I don't think you did it, but right now, I need you to tell me the most honest truth. Did you kill the victim, Overall Concept? Coco: What?! N-no! Of course not! I would never do such a thing! ... W...... what is it? Phoenix: (Hm, nothing happened. This means she didn't do it.) Okay Miss Pommel, I trust you. I'll take your case. Coco: You will? Oh, thank you, Mr. Wright! I feel so relieved right now! Phoenix: Okay, I think that's all the information I need. Thank you for your time, Miss Pommel. Coco: Oh you're welcome, Mr. Wright! Oh before you leave, do you think you could tell Rarity I'm alright? I don't want her to worry about me. Phoenix: Of course. I'll make sure to tell her that. Coco: Thank you. Phoenix: I'll prove that you didn't kill anyone, I promise you that. Coco: Thanks for your help, Mr. Wright! I guess I'll see you later then. Phoenix: See ya.

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Manehattan February 11, 1:30 PM Athena: So, let me see if I got this. Earth ponies are in charge of the agricultural affairs, unicorns can perform magic-related things, and pegasi can control the weather? Twilight: That's right! Athena: Wow! This world is so different from ours! Weather goes on its own in our world. Apollo: Yeah, if I was a pegasus, I would make it so it wouldn't get so cold in the winter. Rarity: Oh, darling, if it's as cold as you say it is, then how about I make you a thick and fabulous coat for you? I'm sure it will help you out on your cold days. Apollo: I think I'll pass on that. Trucy: So I guess because I'm not a unicorn, I can't learn to teleport, can I? Twilight: Oh, I'm sure you'll find a way. Humans works very differently from us ponies. Phoenix: Hey guys. Rarity: Oh Phoenix! So how is she? Phoenix: She's doing fine. She explained everything. Athena: So what happened on the night of the murder? Phoenix: The victim had his neck tied up by a rope, and was dropped from a high elevated spot. He was hung to death pretty much instantly. Apollo: Whoa! That actually sounds very gruesome! Rarity: Oh what a horrible thing to witness! Phoenix: Witness? Wait, you were there where the murder happened? Rarity: Well, yes. I was watching the play when that happened. Coco gave me a ticket to see the show. I thought the show was sold out, but she gave the last ticket to me. Oh, it was horrible! I couldn't bear to think about that dreadful image! Not only that, I saw her being taken away by the police. The moment I saw that, I had to ask Twilight to find a good lawyer. And who better than you to help us with this case! Phoenix: Hehe, I guess I have lots of experience with murder cases. I'm always there to help out someone who's been accused of a crime they didn't commit. Athena: That's Mr. Wright for you, always there to help when someone is in need! He even helped me when I was accused of murder. Twilight: You were accused of murder? Athena: Yes. I was accused of killing my own mother. Rarity: Your mother? Why that's horrible! Athena: I know, it was. I felt so alone, that everyone started to go against me. It's like all the stars of the night disappeared from the night sky. And the next thing I knew... ...all I could see ahead of me was darkness. Phoenix: Athena: But Mr. Wright, he believed in me! He stuck true to his beliefs, and not only was I found not guilty, he found the real killer, and I was able to save a dear friend of mine when he was going to be given the death sentence for the same crime. Apollo: That's right. In fact, I even lost my best friend because of that same killer. I was so heartbroken when I found out he had been killed. I've taken a leave of absence, and I left my friends behind. I went to find the truth on my own, and I ended up starting to doubt Athena. I even went against her in court. I still wanted to believe in her, but it was really hard to do so with all of this doubt inside me. But Mr. Wright made sure that I was able to believe in her again. At that point, I did believe, not only in Athena, but in Mr. Wright, to finally bring the truth to light! Because of Mr. Wright, the dark age of the law has come to an end! Trucy: I was even taken hostage during that trial! But Daddy ended up saving me after he won! Isn't he the best? Twilight: Wow, Mr. Wright. I had no idea you were such a saint to so many people in your world. Always trying your best to find the truth, and saving so many innocent lives. I'm beginning to think you really are "The Greatest Defense Attorney." Phoenix: What can I say? I was just doing my job. Rarity: A job that makes you a hero! You're like a knight in shining armor that has come to save the day when things are grim. Phoenix: Well, I guess I can say I am pretty good. Ahem... Now that we got the feels out of the way, I think it's time we went to investigate. So Rarity, where is the theatre? Rarity: It's just right over there. Phoenix: Well, what do you know? It IS just right there. (Well, that's very convenient.) Come on, let's go inside. Rarity: Yes! Let's get to the bottom of thi- WAAH! Phoenix: Rarity! You okay?! Rarity: Y-yes... I- I'm fine. ??????: How, how about you watch where you're going?! Rarity: I- I'm terribly sorry! I didn't see you. Here let me help you with all the... YOU! ??????: Hmm? Hmph, what are YOU doing here back in the city? Rarity: Nothing that concerns YOU. Phoenix: Uh, so you guys know each other? Rarity: We did... ??????: I've no time to waste on you, Rarity. I'm on a tight schedule, so you better stay out of my way. I don't want ANOTHER victory taken away by your hooves, m'kay? Rarity: Grr... the nerve of her. Phoenix: Uh.... so who was that, Rarity? Rarity: Hmph, nothing but a ruffian. Twilight: Phoenix, should we get to the investigation now? Phoenix: Yes, let's get inside the theatre. Rarity: Yes, let's.

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Theatre February 11, 1:45 PM Phoenix: So this is the theatre, huh? Twilight: This place looks pretty empty? ??????: Sorry, but the theatre is closed. I must ask you to leave. Phoenix: Huh? Who said that? Rarity: Ugh, I know that voice... ??????: Uh, hello? You guys deaf? You guys have to leave. Phoenix: Oh, uh, sorry. But we're here to investigate the crime scene. ??????: Are ya now? You don't look like a police pony to me. Plus, the police are already done with their investigation here. Phoenix: Well, I'm Phoenix Wright. I'm a defense attorney. ??????: Defense? Defend who, might I ask? Phoenix: Coco Pommel. ??????: The costume designer?! So I guess you know what happened here? Phoenix: Yes, Overall Concept's murder. ??????: Yes, Ms. Pommel was accused of murdering him. It's very hard to believe if you ask me. Phoenix: So do you work here? Playwright: I do. My name is Playwright. I'm the theatre director. I am the one who makes sure that the plays in this theatre are done right! I make sure everything I work on is perfect! Phoenix: I... see. So may I ask you how things work in the theatre? Playwright: To put things briefly, we go through the writing process, rehearse, and then perform. I'm the one who does all the writing, because nopony else knows how to make things perfect like I do! Twilight: Aren't you supposed to have a team of writers when you're in the writing process? Playwright: I would, but I feel that it's just going to slow me down. Pure genius moves lightning fast! That's how things get done so quickly here! Phoenix: (I wonder if anyone else who's working here can keep up with his "genius".) So what is your relationship with the defendant? Playwright: Oh, she is fantastic! Coco and Overall Concept make a great team! Whenever I'm in need of costumes for any plays I'm writing those two get the job done fast! Whenever I see them together, they're always so happy, as if they're best friends. I still can't believe she would kill him, especially in the middle of my play! Phoenix: But if they were such good friends, who are you so sure Coco Pommel killed Overall Concept? Playwright: As much as I don't want to believe it, I saw something before the murder. Phoenix: Huh? What did you see? Playwright: I saw Miss Pommel chasing Overall up the catwalk, where the murder occurred. Phoenix: Wait, what?! Playwright: Yeah. I saw her chasing him up the left side of the catwalk, quite frantically I might add. I didn't think too much about that, but after I saw the stallion's body hung in the air, I ran up the catwalk, and I saw Miss Pommel with lots of guilt on her eyes. Phoenix: (Isn't her name supposed to be pronounced "Pommel"?) Playwright: Then the police showed up behind me, then arrested Miss Pommel on the spot, then brought her back down. Phoenix: (I could've sworn her name was pronounced "Pommel". And he says he knows how to make things perfect.) Playwright: Tell you what, I'll let you have this layout of this theatre so you guys won't get lost in here while you guys are investigating. Twilight: Here, I'll hold up the map. Phoenix: (This is bad. Why was Coco chasing Overall? There has to be an explanation for that!) Playwright: Anyways, I saw what I saw. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta go get me some lunch. Go ahead and do your investigation and whatnot. A stallion with the mind of a genius must keep his brain energized with a good lunch! Phoenix: Well, that's it for that guy. Apollo: He keeps talking about how much of a visual genius he is. I know he's a director and all, but it doesn't really give you bragging rights. Athena: Still, I wanna know what plays he's written. If they're as good as he says, then I want to see them! I'm a big fan of plays after all! Trucy: Let's get some tickets for the next showing! Phoenix: (Uh, guys, shouldn't we be starting our investigation already?) Rarity: Coco was chasing Overall? Is that really true? That has to be a mistake! Maybe somepony else was chasing him. Phoenix: Well, we have to investigate the crime scene to see if we can find any leads.

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Stage February 11, 2:00 PM Trucy: Wow! I've never been on a stage this big before! Oh how I wish I could do my magic show here! Rarity: Hmm, you're a magician? Trucy: That's right! Rarity: But you're a human. How is it possible for a human to perform magic? Trucy: Oh, I'll show you! See these? These are my magic panties! Phoenix: (Trucy, as your father, please be careful when you start talking about your panties...) Trucy: See here? There's nothing inside them. Rarity: I see... Trucy: And now, I say the magic words... ALA-KAZAAM! And now let's see what's inside. Oooh! Let's see what I got! Twilight: Wh- what the...?! I was holding that! Rarity: How in the world did you do that?! Trucy: Sorry, but a magician never reveals her secrets. Twilight: There has to be an explanation for this! I must study those panties of yours! Trucy: No you won't! Even if you examine these, you're not gonna find out anything. I remember back then some college student was so obsessed with my magic panties that he stole them from me to study them. Apollo: Ugh don't remind me. I've never seen someone so obsessed with someone else's undies in my life. Phoenix: Alright, let's get started. See if you can find anything. Rarity: Well, we can start with this rope still hanging from last night. Phoenix: So this is the murder weapon. It's tied up like a noose. Rarity: It was a horrible thing to see. I could almost see Overall Concept still hanging from that! Phoenix: Considering the height from here to the catwalk, the death is very likely to be instantaneous. At least he didn't suffer. Twilight: I wonder how he got his neck tied up anyway. Apollo: Mr. Wright! I think I found something! Phoenix: What is it? Apollo: It's some sort of sparkly cloth. Rarity: Ooooh! It looks fabulous! That must be the special fabric he was working on! Phoenix: Special fabric? Rarity: Overall Concept told me in his letters that he was working on a special fabric for his costumes. He put some sparkles on them. He also said the fabric can glow in the dark! Athena: Glow-in-the-dark fabric? Hey, I think I know how he was able to do that! Rarity: Oh, do you now? Athena: Yes I do! I have a friend who used a costume like that. She used fluorescent paint to make the costume glow in the dark. Rarity: Fluorescent paint? Such a thing exists? Where can I get this paint? It might help me in my business. Trucy: I should get some too! I'm going to need some costumes that can glow for my shows! Rarity: How about I'll design some costumes for you? I have a few ideas that will give you that extra pizazz you're looking for! Trucy: Yes, I'll be happy to take you up on your offer! Phoenix: So now that we're done talking about that, let's go look around some more. Apollo: That catwalk is way up there. As far as I know, catwalks are very rickety. I wonder why anyone would do a chase up there. Phoenix: There must be some reason. Maybe there was something that was up there. Rarity: What could be so important up there that Overall would run up there? Phoenix: Another question is, why would Coco go up there too? Rarity: As far as I know, she has never set foot on the catwalk since working here. Maybe something important to her is also up that catwalk for some reason. Phoenix: It's possible. Let's go up to the catwalk and see if we can find anything.

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Cakewalk February 11, 2:30 PM Phoenix: So the supposed chase stopped here. Rarity: My word, this is quite the height. Phoenix: I'd be surprised if anyone can survive a fall from this height. So you guys see anything around here? Twilight: Nothing so far. Trucy: Hey, I think I see something! Phoenix: Where? Trucy: There! Those sparkles! Rarity: It must be from Overall's fabric! Phoenix: This could mean that the fabric has been brought up here for some reason. Twilight: You think Overall and Coco could've brought it up here? Phoenix: Maybe. Do you think there's a reason why any of them would do so? Twilight: The only thing I can think of is they subconsciously brought it up with them without knowing. Or maybe, the fabric was already up here? Phoenix: It's possible. It could be the reason why Overall COncept was going to the catwalk in the first place. Rarity: But it doesn't explain why Coco Pommel was chasing him. Phoenix: Let's keep looking around then. I'm sure we'll find something. Apollo: Whoa! What just happened? Phoenix: I don't know. I guess the lights are loose. Wait a minute? Did you see that? Twilight: See what? Phoenix: There's something glowing on the floor! Twilight, could you turn off the lights for a second? Twilight: Yeah, okay. Phoenix: There! Twilight: Hmm... Huh?! T-there are hoofprints! And they're glowing! Rarity: It must be the fluorescent paint! Phoenix: So they've probably been left behind since the incident. Twilight: You think it could be Overall or Coco's? Phoenix: I'm not sure... Wait a minute! Twilight: What is it? Phoenix: Do you remember what Playwright said? Coco Pommel ran up the left side of the catwalk, following Overall Concept, and then the police escorted her back down. Twilight: Wait! But those hoofprints! They lead to the right side! Phoenix: Athena, how long does it take for fluorescent paint to dry? Athena: According to Junie, it takes about an hour. Phoenix: Does the paint contaminate your hands if it's still wet? Athena: It does, but the only way to tell is if you look at your hands in the dark. Phoenix: So whoever's hoofprints these belong to went down the right side of the catwalk. But no one said that anyone went down the right side. Twilight: What?! Then that means...! Rarity: Somepony else could've killed him! Coco didn't do it! Phoenix: Alright! We've got a huge lead on this now! Still, now that we know these hoofprints belong to someone else, we need to find out WHO they belong to. Athena: Mr. Wright, I have a suggestion. Phoenix: What is it? Athena: If these prints belong to someone else, we should try and figure out where they lead to! Phoenix: Hey good idea! One problem, you can only see these prints when it's dark. I'll have to turn off the lights to follow them. Athena: No need for that, boss! I have the thing that's going to make your hoofprint finding much easier! Here! Phoenix: A forensic flashlight! Thanks Athena, I'll definitely need this! Okay, let's see where it ends first. Phoenix: It ends here. Rarity: The back door? Phoenix: It looks like whoever was here escaped through here. Rarity: The ruffian! The coward must've escaped after killing Concept! Phoenix: Very likely he or she did. Now let's go backwards and find out where these hoofprints begin.

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Dressing Room February 11, 2:45 PM Phoenix: The prints lead to here. I'm guessing this is the dressing room. Athena: Look at all those costumes! I kind of want to try some of them out! Apollo: Hate to tell you this Athena, but it looks like you'll be too big to get in any of those costumes. Athena: What? Are you suggesting I'm fat?! Apollo: N-no, no, no! I'm saying that because these costumes are small, since they're worn by little ponies! Athena: Aww, I wanted to try some of them out. Rarity: This is where Overall Concept usually works on his costumes. Twilight: I can tell. There's a bunch of materials scattered around this table. Phoenix: Geez, look at all those sketches. He must've had a lot of ideas for making costumes. Rarity: Oh he was simply a genius! He played a big role in the theatre industry. The only thing he lacked was time. That is until Coco Pommel became his partner. She wrote on her letters that when she began to work as a costume designer, the productivity of the costumes doubled! Phoenix: Those two must've been quite the team. Athena: Mr. Wright! On the table! There are cases of fluorescent paint! And some glitter next to it! Phoenix: So this is the paint used to make the fabric glow. Trucy: Oooh! Give it here! Let me put some on my cape and hat! I want to see if they glow in the dark! Phoenix: Wait no Trucy! This is evidence! It's best to leave it untouched! Trucy: But I want to sparkle ang glow! Phoenix: Judging by its looks, this must be what the fabric used to look like before he added the glitter and paint. Rarity: I still wonder where he got this paint. It must've been awfully expensive, especially since he used so much of it. Phoenix: Well, I guess we're done over here. Twilight: Do you think we've gathered enough evidence to prove Coco Pommel's innocence? Phoenix: I'm certain we do. Plus, we also have some proof that there was a third party when this crime was taken place. Rarity: Oh I knew Coco would never have the heart to murder! Won't she be surprised? Phoenix: Let's not get ahead of ourselves now. We still have a trial to take care of first. Rarity: Well, I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job defending Coco Pommel! Twilight: I guess we can all head back to my castle now. Let's head to the train station. Rarity: I'll pay for the tickets again! Phoenix: Okay guys, let's go.

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Throne Room February 11, 4:00 PM Phoenix: It's such a long trip from Manehatten to Ponyville. I need to take a rest for a little bit. Athena: I still had a fun time though. I'd like to go back to the city someday. Maybe even go shopping! Rarity: How about I take you somewhere next time? I know some great stores that'll probably suit you! Athena: Oh I'd love to come with you! Phoenix: So Twilight? Twilight: Yeah? Phoenix: Didn't you have other friends? I remember that there were a few more of you. Rarity: Well we do. I wonder where they ar... ??????: PHOENIX!! Phoenix: GAH! ??????: Hey there Nix! Phoenix: H-hey! Let me go! Twilight: Hehehe, here are the others, Phoenix. ??????: Didn't think ah'd see you around here again. ??????: Oh, Mr. Phoenix! It's so good to see you after so long! ??????: I had a feeling Twilight would try to summon you. Trucy: Oh Daddy! I had no idea you were friends with so many ponies! Apollo: Oh great.... even more of them. ??????: Ooooh! New humans! Do you guys know Feenie? Phoenix: Ahem! (Why must little ponies like pouncing on me so much?!) Well yeah. These two are defense attorneys, Apollo and Athena. And this one is Trucy, my daughter. Trucy: Nice to meet you all! So Daddy, are you gonna tell us who they are? Phoenix: Uh, yeah. Let me see if I can remember your names. Uh... Pinkie Pie... R-Rainbow Dash... ...Apple...jack... ...Fluttershy... ...and, uh, Spike. Pinkie: Hey Feenie! We should throw you a welcome back party! You know because you're back to Ponyville, and you also brought guests! I love it when guests bring guests to parties, and those guests bring guests, and those guests bring guests of those guests, and...! Apollo: Mr. Wright, for the love of God, get her to shut up please! Phoenix: Pinkie... ...Pinkie... PINKIE!! Pinkie: Yes Feenie? Phoenix: Uh, don't you think it's a bit too early to party right now? Pinkie: Too early? It's never too early for a party! Phoenix: But I have a trial tomorrow. I'll be too tired to defend if I party now. Trucy: I know how we can fix that! So your name is... Pinkie Pie, right? Pinkie: Yes? Trucy: After Daddy wins the trial tomorrow, instead of throwing him a "Welcome Back" party, let's throw him a "Congratulations on Winning the Trial" party! Pinkie: Oooh! That's perfect! A "Congratulations on Winning the Trial" party! I like the way your little girl thinks, Feenie! Trucy: Hehe, I try. Phoenix: (Thanks Trucy, have the most hyperactive pony known to man throw a party...) Athena: So we get to come to this party too, right? Pinkie: Yep, yep, yep! You get to come too, er... what're your names again? Athena: Athena and this is Apollo. Pinkie: You have nice names, but it could sound more fun. I think I'll call you... Thena and Polly! Athena: Sure, you can call me Thena! I have a friend who calls me that! Apollo: I think I'll stick to Apollo. I already have one little girl calling me after a parrot who wants crackers. Rainbow: Hey Nix. Phoenix: Yeah? Rainbow: I just want to thank you again for saving me back then. Phoenix: No problem. Apollo: So you're the pony that Mr. Wright had to defend? Rainbow: That's right! If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to attend the Wonderbolt Academy. Athena: Wonderbolt Academy? Rainbow: It's a flying academy. It's where pegasi attend to become future Wonderbolts, the fastest fliers in all of Equestria! I've dreamt of being a Wonderbolt ever since I was just a filly. Phoenix: Yeah, you're quite the dreamer. Trucy: So, daddy? Is there anything to eat here? I still didn't get to eat since we got here. Apollo: That's right. We were going to eat, but we got sent here. Applejack: I've gotcha covered for that! Twilight told me that there is a special guest coming here, so I made some apple pies and apple cider for everypony. Fluttershy also made some salad. Fluttershy: Y-yeah. I made you some salad, if you don't mind. Trucy: Pies? I love pies! Don't mind if I do! Athena: I'll take some pies too! And some salad as well. Apollo: I'll take a couple of bites as well. I am kinda hungry. Phoenix: Uh, the cider is non-alcoholic, right? Applejack: Why would I need alcohol? It does nothin' but make you tipsy. Athena: Thanks for the food! I really appreciate it. Applejack: Don't mention it. Spike: Got any gems for me? I'd really like a side of rubies on my salad. Applejack: Sorry Spike. Spike: Aww... Phoenix: Okay, let's eat up! We're going to need to get some energy for the trial tomorrow. Trucy: AAAAAAHHHH! Phoenix: T-Trucy! What's wrong?! Trucy: I... I just remembered something! All these ponies and that little dragon! I... I think I've seen them before! When I was little! Mane 6: WHAT?! Twilight: How is that possible?! Up until now, I've never seen you in my life before that. Trucy: I... I didn't exactly see you in person. It's like, I've seen a... ...picture of you before. Phoenix: A picture? Wait a minute...! Phoenix: So Trucy, don't you think that hat of yours is getting a little too small for you? Trucy: Well it IS a bit tight on me now for some reason. I guess my head got a little bigger! Phoenix: Isn't it time to get a new hat? Trucy: Yes it is! Let's get me a new hat, Daddy! Phoenix: Hmm, I don't know. These hats are kind of expensive. Trucy: Aww, why do magician's hats have to be so expensive? Phoenix: Well, we'll just get a hat another ti- Oh wait! I think I already have a hat for you! Trucy: You do? Let me see, let me see! Phoenix: Okay, I'll be right back! Here, I found one! Trucy: Wow, a blue hat! You must really like the color blue, Daddy! Phoenix: What can I say, it's my favorite color. Trucy: I wanna try it on! Huh, something fell out from that hat. What's this? Hey Daddy, it's a picture of you! And it's with some... really weird colored horses. Phoenix: Huh? (This picture, I got this from... Equestria! I remember these guys. These... ponies.) Trucy: So Daddy? Who are these horses? Are they magical like me? Phoenix: (Should I tell her about this? I doubt she'll believe that I went to another world to defend another pony.) Trucy: Well? Phoenix: Er... it's a long story Trucy. I feel a little too weird to talk about it. How about I tell you later? Trucy: Oh fine. I'll pin this in my new hat so I won't forget to ask. Phoenix: (Hm, I doubt she'll remember our conversation though.) Phoenix: Trucy, that picture... it wouldn't happen to be still in your hat, would it? Trucy: Let me check............... OH! Here it is! Twilight: Hey, I remember this picture. This is after Rainbow Dash's trial! Rainbow: Hey, yeah! I remember we all yelled 'OBJECTION' in this picture! Apollo: Hey, how come I never saw this picture before? Athena: Well it was in Trucy's hat, so we wouldn't know. Trucy: It's just as I thought, everyone is here! Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Spike, and... uh... Phoenix: Trixie. Trucy: Trixie? Phoenix: The Great and Powerful Trixie. She was the prosecutor in Rainbow Dash's trial. Rainbow: She tried to get the guilty verdict on me as revenge on Twilight. Trucy: Revenge? For what? Twilight: Let's not talk about that. Phoenix: So speaking of Trixie, how is she doing now? Uh, did something happen between you guys? Twilight: About half a year after the trial, she came back to Ponyville to seek revenge. Phoenix: But I thought she got over it. Twilight: I guess something overcame her. She used this Alicorn Amulet to be a better magician than me. I had to take it off of her because it was corrupting her mind. Phoenix: What did she do? Rainbow: She kicked Twilight out of Ponyville and took over the town! We had to trick her into taking off the amulet. Twilight: After realizing what she's done, she just apologized to me. Phoenix: Apologized? I never expected her to do that. Twilight: Me neither. After that, she left Ponyville, and I haven't seen her since. So Phoenix? Phoenix: Yeah? Twilight: Enough about us, let's talk about you. How have you been for the last "8 years" since you've left Equestria? You know, just wondering. Phoenix: Err... Pinkie: Ooh! A story! I wanna listen! I love stories! Trucy: C'mon Daddy! Tell them about all the exciting adventures you had as a defense attorney! Phoenix: Well uh, hehe, let's start off with this...

To Be Continued