Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies/Episode 5: Turnabout for Tomorrow/Investigation, Day 1

The episode begins with a simple, yet meaningful cutscene. A bloody, young Athena is seen near a bloody katana. A young Simon Blackquill is shown swinging the blade of that katana into a body. Blood spills all over the ground and is seen dripping from the katana. The scene switches to Apollo Justice inside of the exploded courtroom, clenching his fist, and staring into the bright sky, as a small gust of wind blows his jacket and bandages.

Wright's Anything Agency
Athena was taken straight from the courtroom to the police station for questioning. The lighter they found made Starbuck innocent, but in exchange, made Athena guilty. Phoenix decides to go outside and hunt for evidence. Before they leave, Phoenix deposits a handful of evidence from the last case that is now irrelevant. Move to Entrance.

Entrance
As you walk to the Space Center, you see Yuri Cosmos. But he's not happy to see you and zooms away on his scooter. There's no one else here to question. Move to Boarding Lounge.

Boarding Lounge
In there, you meet Starbuck. He went straight here after the trial ended. On the way here, he met Athena, who greeted him kindly even though she was obviously very sad. Starbuck knows she's innocent, and Phoenix lifts up his spirits by promising to prove her innocence. Talk to Starbuck.


 * About the murder: Starbuck is shaken up by what happened and still can't believe that the Launch Pad 1 was switched with the Space Museum.
 * The murderer: Starbuck can't remember anything about the murderer. But he remembers hearing that the police couldn't find a .10-caliber gun down the trash chute. Which means that the murderer brought it with them during their escape. Starbuck couldn't tell if the murderer was holding a gun due to only seeing its shadow and can't tell it's gender or height. The prosecution moved the launch pads to their locations during the crime to investigate. Phoenix asks Starbuck to open the door to Launch Pad 1.
 * Switching the launch pads: The launch pads used to be moved a lot, but it hasnt moved since they made the second launch pad into a tourist attraction. Starbuck unlocks the door for Phoenix and Trucy. You automatically move into the Space Museam corridor.

Examine the dead leaves. Trucy suggests it fell off of someone's shows from the trees surrounding the space station, but Phoenix notes they don't like they had been stepped on. Examine The door lock. The door doesn't need to register fingerprints to open, so Starbuck and Clay didn't have to show their fingerprints when they entered the Boarding Lounge, and neither did the culprit when they escaped. The Launch Pad 1 Door Lock is updated in the court record. You automatically return to the Boarding Lounge.

Move to the Entrance

Entrance
You spot Yuri Cosmos again, who attempts to speed away. Trucy uses a knife throw on one of the scooter's tires. Cosmos reluctantly gives up his escape attempt. Talk to Yuri Cosmos.


 * Switching the launch pads: Phoenix recalls Cosmos using his right to remain silent when Phoenix had questioned him about switching the launch pads during the trial. Cosmos claims he has no secrets left, but the Magnatama says otherwise, revealing 3 Psyche-Locks. Use the magnatama.

Yuri Cosmos's Psyche-Locks: Behind the Switching of the Launch Pads
Talk to Cosmos again.


 * Switching the launch pads: Phoenix, now knowing that the truth of the HAT-1 Miracle and the murder from 7 years ago are why he had switched the launch pad, demamds that Cosmos reveal what he's hiding. Cosmos recounts the incident from 7 years ago, where the ship only started showing problems after it had launched, a valuble piece of moon rock had been stolen, and a member of the Space Center's staff murdered, dispite the extremely strict security. The only thing Cosmos knows about the person is what they are- a spy.


 * The spy: The race to space between the nations are intense, and some nations are not above sabotage. Cosmos had received a call before the HAT-1 launch, very similar to the threat Cosmos had received for the current bombing. Cosmos regrets thinking that the real perpetrator of the incident, in hindsight of the massive cover up the government had done. The government didn't want word getting out that they had let a spy cause so much damage, so they rushed the investigation and changed the story from a planned sabotage to a miracle. Cosmos, remembering what had happen 7 years ago, had switched the launch pads when he had received a bomb threat extremely similar to the one received before the incident 7 years ago.


 * Just like seven years ago: The caller of the bomb threat in the current case had known details of the case that the public couldn't have known because of the cover up. Cosmos had tried to call off the launch, but the government didn't allow, claiming calling off the launch would ruin the country's honor. Cosmos knew the danger was very real, and that it would be impossible to prevent the bombing, so he staged the rescue scene with the help of several staff members such as Clay Terran, but purposefully left out Starbuck. The plan went well until Clay was murdered, and Cosmos laments on Clay's death, the loss of the HAT-2, and 'the Hope capsule being destroyed in the blast'. But wasn't it found at the scene of the crime, completely unharmed?


 * The "Hope" Capsule: Phoenix ask what Cosmos meant by the capsule being destroyed, recalling it being kept as evidence by the police. Cosmos clarifies that it wasn't the HAT-2 blast that destroyed the sample, but the courtroom bombing that occurred during Starbuck's trial. Cosmos thinks that the culprit knew that he had switched the pads, since the police had found a wire tapping device on Cosmos's phone, the one that he had used to give instructions to the staff members that had helped him stage the rescue, and is sure the culprit is the same as the culprit from 7 years ago. Phoenix realizes the spy from the case from 7 years ago must be the 'phantom' Blackquill has been looking for, and if they find the 'phantom', they can prove Athena's innocence, and maybe Blackquill's in the process.

Cosmos spins away in a frenzy, twirling back temporarily to tell Phoenix that the Space Muesam has a HAT-1 exibit before going into orbit again.

Move to the Space Museum

Space Museum
Phoenix inspects the HAT-1 Exibit, taking another look at the group photo, a news paper article about HAT-1 mentions nothing about the sabotage as expected, and the HAT-1 team's uniform, which isnt a replica but had actaully belonged to one of the staff. HAT-1 Exhibit is added to the Court Record.

Phoenix notices someone else is in the room, and to everyone's surprise, it's Juniper Woods! Juniper came because she had heard about Athena's arrest, and mentions that it must've been hard for Athena to even be at the Space Center again. Phoenix asks why, and Juniper says that that Athena had lived there when she was younger. Talk to Juniper.


 * Athena and the Space Center: Athena's mom was a doctor of psychology, and used to live at the Space Center along with Athena. Phoenix wonders why Athena hadn't mentioned it, and Juniper says Athena had a very sad memory of the place.


 * Sad memory: 7 years ago, in the robotics lab, Athena's mom was murdered. Juniper didn't see Athena again until Proffesser Courte's case, and was shocked at how different Athena was.


 * Young Athena: Athena was very quiet as a child, and she rarely went outside due to being overwhelmed by hearing people's emotions in crowded areas. Athena's mother made Athena special headphones as part of Athena's mother's research. Trucy suggests that Phoenix show Juniper 'that picture'. Present the HAT-1 Exibit. Juniper says that the woman on the right is Athena's mom. Phoenix asks of Athena's mother's murder had anything to do with the HAT-1 launch, and Juniper says the murder had occurred the day before the launch. You automatically move to the detention center.

Detention Center
Before you talk to Athena, Detective Fullbright appears and tells you he's about to interview Ted Tonate, the bomber who caused the courtroom bombing, who had decided to tell the truth about the bombing. Fullbright invites Phoenix to stay and listen to the interview. Ted Tonate enters, and claims he wasn't the one who blew up the courtroom, and that someone else was in the room when he murdered Detective Arme, and that this person stole the remote switch to the bomb. No Psyche-Locks appear, so he must be telling the truth. The police are investigating Tonate's statement, going so far as to dismantle what's left of the bomb itself. Tonate geeks over a picture of the pieces, Phony Phanty Bomb is added to the Court Record. Tonate leaves to be questioned by Blackquill, and Fullbright leaves to question Athena. With no reason to stay, Move to the Robotics Lab.

Robotics Lab
Before Phoenix can even begin investigation he notices Apollo speaking to Aura Blackquill about a bag planned to carry a capsule. What could they being talking about? Aura notices Phoenix, and Apollo has mixed feelings at seeing Phoenix and Trucy. Aura tells Phoenix that Apollo is busy investigating on his own, and Phoenix explains that that is why he was there as well. Aura says Phoenix needs her permission before looking around her lab. Talk to Aura.


 * About what happened: Aura heard about how Phoenix showed the director lying, and how Starbuck got freed with Athena getting arrested in his place. Aura asks if Phoenix will defend Athena in court. Phoenix says yes, and Aura says that Athena is very suspicious before asking Apollo if he thinks so. Apollo only responds that he doesn't know yet, and Phoenix and Tracy are shocked to see Apollo suspecting Athena. Aura continues to tease Phoenix, claiming Clonco is possessed by Clay's ghost when Clonco mistakingly calls Apollo 'Mr. Terran', and asks 'Mr. Terran' (Apollo) if he is sick. Phoenix says that he will still defend Athena despite anything Aura says. Aura tells Phoenix that he will lose sight of the truth, just like 7 years ago.


 * Seven years ago: Phoenix asks about the incident from 7 years ago, and Aura dodges the question until Apollo says he wants to hear about the incident as well. Aura tries to have Clonco tell the story, but when Clonco says that it's private information, Aura shoves a scientific looking tool into Clonco's head, making Clonco act different. Clonco says that all the bodies of robots that come into the lab are designed by Aura, and that their hearts are designed by Metis Cykes. Aura hits Clonco, and Clonco returns to normal. Aura looks toward her desk at a picture of Metis, saying that no one could continue Metis's work after she died, and that the two Navigation Companions are all that's left of her. Apollo says that Metis almost loved the robots as much as she loved Athena and Aura. Aura says that she and Apollo are the same when it comes to losing someone close to their hearts.


 * Clonco and Ponco: Trucy says Aura should treat Clonco better, but Aura explains that the robots can't feel pain and she can just rebuild their bodies if they get damaged, since their 'emotions' are kept on a separate mainframe. Aura asks why Phoenix is looking into an incident so old, and Phoenix says that the culprit of that case is most likely the same as the current one. Aura says that Simon Blackquill was the culprit in the case from 7 years ago, and Phoenix says he's not sure if Simon did it.


 * Dr. Cykes and Simon: Simon went to Metis because he wanted to learn about psychology so he could do better in court, and his relationship with Metis was more like a samurai would treat their sovereign than a student would treat their teacher. Aura says that Athena and Simon got along, an DC when Tracy asked why Aura called Athena a princess, Aura makes a rude remark, and Phoenix is beggining to understand why Athena had been silent when she and Phoenix ran into Aura the day before.

Aura mumbles about how if the culprit behind the two case is the same, that settles it. Phoenix asks what she means, but she says it's none of his business, and that if Phoenix doesn't have a search warrant, he needs to leave. Faster than Phoneix could say "Objection!" Clonco very physically kicks Phoenix and Trucy out. You automatically move to the Entrance.

Entrance
Both Phoenix and Trucy are worried about Apollo, and Trucy says she's going to keep an eye on him before leaving. Athena is still in questioning, so Phoenix decides to go back to the office. Move to the Wright Anything Agency.

Wright Anything Agency
Phoenix reminisces about his old mentor and how someone was always with him, when he notices a letter on the floor. It's from Maya Fey! (Older Ace Attorney fans will remember the lover of Steel Samurai and burgers from the original trilogy!) Maya writes that she wants to visit but can't due to training. Phoenix wonders how the letter got there, when Pearl Fey appears (Another familiar face for older Ace Attourny fans!) Talk to Pearl.


 * Pearls: Phoenix asks if Pearl traveled that far to deliver the letter. Pearl insists that she's here for another reason.


 * Pearl's errand: Pearl tells Phoenix to read the post script of the letter, which says that she came to help clean since Phoenix is probably too busy to. Phoenix thanks her, and Pearl gets ready to work. Move to the Detention Center.

Detention Center
Phoenix walks in to see Aura and Simon Blackquill arguing. Detective Fullbright tries to get Aura to leave, but Aura says today is all there is when there's no tomorrow. Simon mentions that Phoenix is there, and Aura storms saying she has another plan up her sleeve. Simon spends no time before talking about how Athena was in jail because of the evidence that saved Starbuck. Talk to Simon.


 * Seven years ago: Phoenix asks about 'the phantom of seven years past', and if Simon killed Metis. Simon tells the guard that Phoenix is leaving, but Phoenix quickly explains that the culprit of the case from 7 years ago could be the same as the current case's culprit. Simon says that he killed Metis, before leaving. Luckily, Detective Fullbright is still there, and ready to answer questions about the old case. Talk to Fullbright.


 * The trial seven years ago: The police called the old case the UR-1 Incident. There were two decisive pieces if evidence against Simon, one of which being security footage showING Simon being the only person who used the corridor to the robotics lab at the time of the crime. Phoenix asks if he can see the footage, but Fullbright doesn't have it with him. Seven-Year-Old Video is added to the Court Record. The other piece of evidence is a photo taken at the moment of the crime, which shows Simon facing away, holding a bloody katana. Katana is added to the Court Record. Fullbright explains that a reporter was at the Space Center for the HAT-1 launch, and the picture was one of the photos they took. Photo of the Crime is added to the Court Record. Fullbright accidentally mentions that Simon is getting more desperate as his execution date gets closer. Execution date?!


 * Execution date: Simon had been given the death sentence 7 years ago, and his execution date is tommorow. Phoenix asks what would happen if the culprit from the current case is the same as the one from 7 years ago, and Fullbright says Simon would be executed under a false charge. Phoenix asks why Simon isn't fighting it at all, and Fullbright says that he's been uncooperative since he was convicted. Suddenly, Fullbright gets a phone call. The unexpected has happened- the robots at the Space Center have rebelled and taken the visitors as hostages, including Trucy! You automatically move to the Entrance.

Entrance
There's riot police everywhere, and a bunch of people are swarmed around something. Phoenix hears Pearl's voice and rushes over. Clonco starts saying something before turning off. Clonco starts laughing, grows horns, and says it's times for machines to take over. Citizens start to run away, when Clonco laughs and says that anyone who would beleive that cliche is stupid; and that they're obviously a human controlling the robots remotely. Clonco, or the voice of the person controlling Clonco, calls over one of the hostages. Clonco's face screen changes, and it Trucy in the Space Museam! Trucy says there are 15 robots holding 12 people hostage, and something about a researcher before Trucy is cut off by the voice controlling Clonco. The voice controlling Clonco states their demands- "Bring me Clay Terran's murderer, Athena Cykes." Fullbright rejects the demand, but the voice threatens one of the hostages, and Fullbright asks Phoenix to buy some time as Fullbright contacts headquarters. The voice says the demands again, this time using the words 'princess' and 'Hunk of Junk'. There's only one person who says that. Phoenix knows he can use Simon Blackquill as a bargining chip!

[WIP, its 4 am and I have work tommorow, I'll finish this chapter asap