Ace Attorney Adventures (Read the spoiler warning)

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I know what you're thinking. Ace Attorney Adventures probably sounds like the most ridiculous title for a story ever. However, it was the best way to describe how this would work. While it is focused on the courtroom and investigations, it is much more focused on a narrative than imitating AA gameplay. There can be action, different perspectives, and other things that just wouldn't work in an actual game.

Each case has its own individual spoiler warning, and each case is separate from one another. Be sure to read the spoiler warning for each part, because even if you don't want to spoil yourself with one part, you may be able to read another.

Case 1 contains major spoilers for Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth.

With all that out of the way, it's time to begin...

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{November 6, 2011
Night
Robot Repair Shop}

: Hey, lady, it's obvious you're not who ya say you are. So why don't you explain what you're hiding?

Is that so. Well then...

*A click, followed by gunshot.*

{November 7, 2011
Morning
Byrne Faraday's Office}

: (Even though I really don't take cases, it's nice knowing that I can keep my office here in case of emergencies...)

S-SIR! IT'S AN EMERGENCY!

: (Shriek of the devil...)

: *barges in*

: What's the emergency, Mr... uh...

: Well... I guess it's not really an emergency... But I was put in charge of a case that... I think you might want to take over instead.

: I don't really take cases anymore... What makes you think I should take this one, Prosecutor... um...

: We took a suspect into custody, a Rinamian, but... she says she's innocent... and she's naming Calisto Yew as the murderer.

: ... I'm assuming the suspect is at the Detention Center?

: Y-yes sir!

: I'll head over there now.

: So you're taking the case?

: Yeah, I think I'll have to. *fades out*

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{November 7, 2011
Morning
Icy Taco Detention Center}

: Looks like I'm going back to court...

No, you're not.

: *walks in* Your Cursed Day is coming up... I'm not letting you take this case. Most Cursed Days affect spirits on the anniversary of their death... but due to the Writers messing with time, the exact date of your death is approaching. I don't know what will happen, and I don't want to find out.

: We don't know that the trial will take that long. Trust me, Tyrell.

: ... The victim was Wallace Bennice. He was a human from Motinspire that opened a robot repair shop in the suburb. The murder occurred late last night, his body being found at his shop. The suspect is a customer he had at the time, a Rinamian named Jokerman. The suspect has named Yew as the murderer, leading to the two of us being contacted for the case.

: The victim was Motinspiran? Has that been checked into?

: It has. Neither Jokerman nor Yew has any known connection to Motinspire or the Nightmares. There's still research going on, but it's probably a dead end there...

: I say we talk to the suspect, then head over to the crime scene.

: Of course.

{Interrogation Room}

: *sits across the table from the suspect* Hello ma'am.

: You seem awfully friendly for accusing a murderer.

: Assuming the first suspect is guilty is how some people in my profession have made mistakes. Besides, I have Detective Badd here to be the mean one.

: ...

: I can imagine you two make quite the team.

: Can you just tell us what happened?

: I went to the Motinspiran's shop to make sure everything was in working order, because I had plans and didn't want anything to go wrong. We were discussing some irregularities he found when it happened. That's when that horrible woman phased in behind me and shot the man, leaving the gun in my hand. I believe she disabled me somehow using a machine from the shop, because when I woke up, I was in police custody...

: Alright, I'm just going to ask a few questions now. I'm curious, why did you go to the new robot shop? Wouldn't it have been easier to get repairs from another Rinamian?

: I did not wish to waste anyone's time. It was the equivalent of a check-up, after all.

: ...What were those plans of yours?

: ... I am invoking my right to remain silent on that.

: Well... what irregularities did the victim find?

: Would you ask a woman about a conversation between her and her doctor? I do not see how that is any of your business.

: One last thing. What happened to the machine that disabled you?

: I believe your police took it. Perhaps it would have been wise to check with them before speaking with me?

: ...I have a question too. How did you know it was Calisto Yew?

: Ah, so you did speak with police, since I never mentioned the name to you. I did my research on the dangerous criminals in this town. Though it was hard to get a good look at her, she also left two calling cards, which have also been taken by police.

: ... Let's go, Faraday. I'll meet you at the repair shop after getting the information on the evidence she mentioned.

{Robot Repair Shop}

: So this is the place...

: *walks in* Got some information from the others working on this case. The machine Jokerman mentioned was some form of robot anesthetic. Since a few robots are programmed to feel pain, it's certainly something that would fit here... As for the two calling cards, they're the real thing, unfortunately.

: So Yew is definitely involved somehow... What about the crime scene?

: The autopsy team came in earlier and already took the body. Bennice worked alone, so there are no coworkers who could have been witnesses-

Sounds like you've got some sort of adventure goin' on out there. Well, don't worry, with me to help you out, there will be no problems.

: Who's there?

I'm coverin' the office. Don't worry, the coast is clear in here.

: ...

*Badd and Faraday go into the office, where they see a small, spherical robot sitting on the desk.*

: Looks like you fellas got here just in the nick of time.

: Why, do you need help getting out of here?

: No, I don't need help! I was just about to put my escape plan into action. I'm saying I can help you. The name's Rick. I'm an Adventure Sphere.

: How long have you been here?

: I came in here last night. Got in a scrape with some snakes, anacobras I think they were, on my last adventure, and I had to stop in with the doctor here to make sure I was in top shape.

: Does that mean you were here for the murder?

: Murder? Is that what happened? I heard the gunshots, sure, but I couldn't tell what happened... What happened to the doctor and the pretty lady he was with?

: Bennice, the "doctor", was the victim... And the "pretty lady" is the main suspect.

: No, somebody shot the doc and blamed that beautiful woman? I can't believe that...

: Actually... there might have been two women that night. The robot was taken into custody... did you happen to see or hear another?

: Can't say I did. The door to the office was closed when the gunshots went off, but the only voice I heard was that synthesized angel's.

: Would you mind testifying in court tomorrow about this?

: I'll do what I can. I'll keep watch here for now, but I might need a ride to the courthouse.

: I can arrange that. Thanks for your help, Rick.

*They walk out of the office.*

: Let's see what we can find here...

*They investigate.*

: I don't understand most of these tools... I don't even know what should be here and what shouldn't...

: I have a feeling that the police under Payne investigated this place pretty well... or Payne messed it up...

: But Uther wasn't the one on this case, was he?

: ...The other Payne.

: Who?

: ...Nevermind. Let's just head over to the precinct and see what the others have uncovered.

To be continued.

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Prosecutor's Badge
This is my Prosecutor's Badge. It is a symbol that I am a professional. I didn't think I'd ever be using it again, though...

Little Thief
A hologram-generating device. Used to simulate crime scenes.

Calling Cards
A white raven on a black background, and a black raven on a white background. The symbols of a smuggling ring and of the Yatagarasu.

Robot Anesthetic
A device that disables robots. Was found on Jokerman when she was taken into custody.

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? ? ?
The prosecutor originally in charge of this case. I feel like I should know his name, but I don't.

Tyrell Badd
The detective in charge of this case, and one of my closest friends.

Jokerman
A Rinamian who is the main suspect of this case.

Wallace Bennice
The victim in this case, a Motinspiran who set up a robot repair shop in the suburb.

Calisto Yew
A former member of the Yatagarasu with Tyrell and myself. She was a traitor, however, secretly supporting the smuggling ring, and eventually murdering me.

Rick
An Aperture Science Personality Construct who calls himself an "Adventure Sphere". Was in the victim's office at the time of the murder.

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{November 8, 2011
Morning
Prosecution Lobby}

: So we're really back here again...

: Got some information on the defense and judge... Seems both of them are Neopian, and I don't think we've met either before...

: I'm actually glad for that. I don't know if I have time for one of Wright or Justice's signature turnabouts.

: ...You don't seem too concerned.

: It doesn't help worrying about what's going to happen. We just need to get in there and steal the truth like old time's sake, right?

: ... Right. Let's go.

{Courtroom A}

: Court is now in session for the trial of Jokerman of Rinam.

: The prosecution is ready, Your Honor.

*A green hissi is standing at the defense's bench.*

: The defenssse is ready, Your Honor. I also suppose I should introduccce myself to the esssteemed Prosecutor Faraday. My name is JonasssAkker. I never get a guilty verdict for my clients. My record is sssuperb.

: Mr. Akker... While I am used to your theatrics, that was somewhat out of turn... Does the prosecution have an opening statement?

: (Well, the defense certainly did...) The prosecution only seeks to find out the truth of this case. The verdict will be decided upon the facts.

: Very good, Mr. Faraday. You may call your first witness.

: I call Detective Badd to the stand.

*Badd takes the stand.*

: Please state your name and occupation for the court.

: Tyrell Badd... I'm a detective working with the local police force.

: Please state the details of the case, detective.

: The victim, Wallace Bennice, was killed at his robot repair shop at approximately 11 PM on the sixth. He died of a single gunshot wound through the chest. The markings on the bullet match the gun the defendant was holding when she was found at the scene unconscious. The police were called by a resident living near the shop in question when they heard the commotion. ... I believe that is all the relevant information...

: Thank you, Detective. The defense may now begin their cross-examination.

: Thank you, Your Honor.

: The victim, Wallace Bennice, was killed at his robot repair shop at approximately 11 PM on the sixth.

: He "was killed"? Cccertainly sssuicide cannot be ruled out, no?

: If it were suicide, there would be gunpowder burns... None exist.

: Ah, but the man was a massster of machinery. He could not have created a device for this purpose? Overlooking possibilities... Your name fitsss your investigative skill, Detective Badd.

: ... It's always a good idea to respect your elders, kid...

: Continue with the testimony, if you will.

: (This guy is pretty thorough... or insane.)

: The markings on the bullet match the gun the defendant was holding when she was found at the scene unconscious.

: Oh, and how was a robot knocked unconsciousss?

: *presents Robot Anesthetic* This device was found on her when she was taken by police. It is believed to have been used by the victim for working on robots, similiar to how normal anesthetic would be used during surgery...

: Sssomething you should have stated earlier, no? It ssseems like it could prove quite relevant...

: ...

: No rebuttal thisss time? You're learning well! Now, carry on, then.

: The police were called by a resident living near the shop in question when they heard the commotion.

: One moment!

: ...What is it now.

: Just give me the moment to sssavor this. Since it was so late, and the victim worked alone... Your sole witness was a building away!

: Sorry Akker, can't give you that moment. Because we do have a witness that was inside the shop at the time of the murder.

: Excussse me!?

: While it's true he worked alone... Another robot was in the shop at the time. The prosecution calls Rick to the stand!

*Rick is placed on the witness stand by the bailiff.*

: Please state your name and occupation for the court.

: The name's Rick, I'm an Adventure Sphere, a Personality Construct created by Aperture Laboratories.

: Please testify about what you saw and heard on the night of the murder.

: I was visiting the doc because of a few scrapes I got on my last adventure. He was tinkering away in his office when a chrome-plated goddess stepped through the door, looking for some help. I told the doctor to take a break from me and help the pretty lady first. He closed up the office then, so I couldn't see what I was doing, but I could hear the tinkering and such to tell he was checking her out... and who can blame him, but I meant in a medical way. I heard the doc say he found something fishy with the results, and then after that there was a bang and two crashes, which I guess was the gun and the two of them falling over. I heard the police come, and some shrieking creature, but that's all until the prosecutor and detective found me.

: Thank you, Mr. Rick.

: Please, Mr. Rick is my dad's name.

: Er, um, right. Thank you, Rick. The defense may begin their cross-examination.

: I was visiting the doc because of a few scrapes I got on my last adventure.

: If the court will excussse the tangent for my curiosity... What kind of an adventure could a limbless sphere partake in?

: Isn't the better question what kind of adventure would cause me to be limbless?

: It would, if it were not for the fact that Aperture manufacturesss their cores that way.

: ...Let's just say that if you think the testing chambers for humans are hard, you haven't seen anything.

: Akker, is there any point to this line of questioning?

: Curiosity killed the cat, Your Honor, only sssatisfaction was able to bring it back.

: I'm not familiar with that particular murder case! I'll have to look into it.

: (Could we just keep going...)

: I heard the doc say he found something fishy with the results, and then after that there was a bang and two crashes, which I guess was the gun and the two of them falling over.

: "Something fishy"?

: Yeah, but I didn't listen real well. It'd be impolite to eavesdrop on a personal conversation with a lady. I just closed my eyes and started humming a tune. *hums*

: Yesss, but you must have heard-

: *keeps humming*

: Defendant, I-

: *hums louder*

: RICK!

: What is it, what's the emergency!?

: I'm also curiousss about the bang and two crashes. What was the timing on them, as in, how close together were they?

: One crash was right after the gunshot, so that must've been the doc. A clank was a little while later, when the assailant took down the pretty lady.

: We have no proof yet that there was a third party involved.

: Wasn't no party at all, if anyone told you there was cake, they lied. Life lesson there: Don't believe in cake.

: I mean, you can't prove somebody was there other than the victim and the defendant.

: Au contraire, Prosssecutor Faraday. You overlook a significant detail. Rick and Jokerman both confirm that the inspection happened before the murder. Explain then, how the murder weapon was able to be concealed?

: I... don't have an answer for that now.

: Sssplendid. In which case my client walks free and I get my news story for defeating the great Faraday in only one day.

: Akker does have a point. It seems impossible for there to be no third party involved. Therefore, I must declare the defendant, Jokerman of Rinam, to be-

Hold it.

: ...

: Detective Badd?

: ...So there was somebody, or something, else there. Tell me how that proves who pulled the trigger.

: What, sssomebody walked in and gave Jokerman the gun?

: ...The truth isn't sweet, nor is it ever simple. Faraday, I think you know what is needed.

: Right. The prosecution requests permission to continue our investigation.

: A challenge, hmm? This shall be interesssting.

: The court grants the prosecution's request. *slams foot on table* Court is adjourned.

To be continued.

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Bennice Autopsy Report
Died November 6, 2011 at 11 PM, of a gunshot wound to the chest.

Unknown Gun
A gun of unknown origin whose rifling marks match those of the bullet.

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Jonas Akker
A cocky Neopian defense attorney, and the one assigned to this case.

Jubjudge
A Neopian judge, and the one assigned to this case.