madimpossibledreamer

Okay, so this was another dream I typed up a bit ago. I’m not sure it 100% fit in Duel Destinies proper, but found it interesting enough to post on its own anyway. Partly because I’m kind of certain they’re not actually involved in law in Duel Destinies.

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!) ...maybe.
Summary: Being discriminatory to a prosecutor is a bit of a mistake.
Word Count: 826
Rating: Teen (because Kristoph Gavin, who seems to be worse when he doesn't even physically appear in the part) Warning: Transphobia

( who's the defense attorney equivalent of payne? because they're probably on the hook for defending this one )

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Great Revival - Ace Attorney Justice For All OST

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!) Dialoguefic
Summary: faster to read (Cody Hackins exists in Duel Destinies)
Word Count: 70

        “So, lemme get this straight. In collecting cards, a seven year old kid is Edgeworth’s biggest rival.”
        “Yep. Apparently, he’s the only other person in the world to own the Ultra Rare Premium First Edition of the Steel Samurai, and keeps up the bidding wars for the newest Steel Samurai cards.”
        “I can understand Edgeworth, but how the hell does a little kid have enough money to be a problem??”

Current Mood: amused
Current Music: Questioning Moderato 2001 - Ace Attorney OST

Duel Destinies returns, thanks to Inscryption. You should really go check it out, particularly if you were a fan of the darker tone of Yugioh Season Zero.

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Apollo wins the duel and is worried about Klavier.
Word Count: 715
Rating: Teen (because Kristoph Gavin, who seems to be worse when he doesn't even physically appear in the part)
Pairing: for now one-sided Klavier has a crush on Apollo

( Kristoph up to his usual tricks in any world )

Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Friendship - Yugioh Unreleased Soundtrack

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Kaiba wants answers, and Edgeworth supplies them in his own way.
Word Count: 300
Rating: Gen

            The movement of a pawn. “I suppose it’s all one big conspiracy,” a voice states dryly.
            The knight takes the pawn. “Now, Kaiba, what would make you say that? You’re getting paranoid.”
            The young CEO stares at the board with a glare worthy of a general.
            “Being acquainted with Yugi and the rest of the idiots will do that to you,” he agrees. “But I’m a young CEO in what happens to be an oddly cutthroat field. You’re the only one I can even vaguely tolerate, let alone, to a certain extent, trust. I believe you to be intelligent, self-motivated, willing to take risks.”
            The British man shakes his head. “That’s my queen,” he corrects, and that’s one bishop gone forever.
            Good riddance. People needed to stop bringing in destiny and miracles and actually act to bring them about. “You may seem all gentlemanly, but that’s hardly the whole. I just don’t bother.”
            Edgeworth snorts politely, leaning back in the chair and sipping the tea. “No, I doubt anyone would accuse you of that.” He sighs. “Unfortunately, Wright has the same talent to attract the ridiculous. And it is our rivals who shape us, save us, hone our skills. And—if we’re unlucky—drag us down with them. We’re caught in this fight to the bitter end.”
            Kaiba makes an irritated sound in the back of his throat. Perhaps, like Duel Monsters, this is yet another mind game—yet the two are one and the same, manipulative yet brutally honest. Unapologetic for who they are or how they’ve gotten here, for here is a good place to be. “I’d walk away. They’ve certainly caused me enough trouble. But…wouldn’t that be weak?”
            It’s a question with no answer, not that Kaiba expects one. He needs to bring his best game, now.

Current Mood: stressed
Current Music: Great Revival - Turnabout Jazz Soul

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Disgraced champion Phoenix Wright isn't out of the running. Not by a long shot.
Word Count: 310
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( hope you're ready for revolution )

Current Mood: weird
Current Music: This Will Be the Day - Casey Lee Williams

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Klavier has something to tell Apollo.
Word Count: 305
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( There's a place in the dark )

Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Klavier has something to tell Apollo.
Word Count: 265
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( I should have known )

Current Mood: determined
Current Music: Lies (remix) - Evanescence

WE ARE SO CLOSE I CAN ALMOST TASTE IT. THE HYPE IS REAL MY FRIENDS. SOON, PART IV!
~DREAMER~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Klavier has something to tell Apollo.
Word Count: 245
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( One maniac at a time we will take it back )

Current Mood: excited
Current Music: The Phoenix - Fall Out Boy

Taking this moment to think about how good a choice it was not to have them all serve as stand-ins. Judai Apollo isn't. Where GX-protag is oblivious, Apollo's observant. Where Yuki's nearly unfailingly cheerful, Apollo's nearly unfailingly dour.
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Apollo runs into Klavier.
Word Count: 450
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( Rivals )

Current Mood: weird
Current Music: See Ya Space Cowboy - Cowboy Bebop OST Blue

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Phoenix fills him in.
Word Count: 220
Rating: Gen
Apollo Case I spoiler (of perpetrator)

( One Move at a Time )

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: #22 - Apollo Justice OST

Argh, my printer has decided it doesn't want to do anything. Well, not that I blame it, but work with me here!
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Apollo wants to know what's going on.
Word Count: 400
Rating: Gen

“I’ve had enough of games! What’s going on?” Apollo demands, voice booming over the playing field.
               The piercing blue eyes dart over to him, and then the drifter throws off the beanie, familiar spikes springing free. Apollo gapes, for once, completely quiet. That’s Phoenix Wright, the Turnabout King and disgraced champion.
               “Well, how’s this?” a voice offers, now no longer muffled by the raggedy scarf Wright tugs down from his face. It’s shockingly cheerful for a guy who had pretty much disappeared after his once shining reputation was in ruins, to the point there were recurring rumors about his death or mysterious disappearance. He was one of the hottest dueling topics in the tabloids. Perhaps even more than the King of Games, since at least a little more was known about the latter definitively.
               “Shadow Games are real, this is in danger of becoming one, and if you stay, you’re likely to get caught up in this whole mess, too.”
               Apollo thinks. He can be reckless, rash. He’s either overly angry or really nervous, but neither are really conducive to thinking things through logically. Most of the time.
               Despite what the others in his class say, though, he is capable of patience sometimes, and he uses it now to examine the situation. He can’t just run into this like he usually does. It’s bigger than that.
               So all this time, his mysterious benefactor hadn’t been some unknown duelist. And had been, maybe, dragging him into something, but at least was giving him a choice, now.
               Maybe that was superficial. He half expects that Wright knows that, too. And yet.
               Part of Phoenix still believes, and that’s enough to convince him. If a man who had lived through such horrors could still believe that good exists, then who was he to deny? Here was his chance to make a practical difference.
               “Like you’re getting rid of me.” He recognizes that goofy grin, but the sharp, dangerous way the eyes narrow as he turns back to the other player is definitely new.

Current Mood: creative
Current Music: Nothing I Won't Give - Vic Mignogna

communication is important, kids. it's been a comedy of miscommunication today, only it's only funny from the outside. don't laugh at my pain. thanks!
~dreamer~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Phoenix and Edgeworth discuss matters of importance.
Word Count: 130
Rating: Gen (might be verging on the edge of crack!fic)

“There’s a boy I’ve got my eye on.”
               “That’s hardly appropriate, Wright.”
               “…Not what I meant.”
               “As always, you need to learn to be specific.”
               “He could be a good protégé. And we need those, in this time of darkness.”
               “Wright, you’re getting to be as dramatic as your ghost friend.”
               “She’s hardly dramatic. Other than being a ghost.”
               “And I’m supposed to believe she times her entrances and exits that perfectly by coincidence, am I?”
               “…W-well.”
               “And she was certainly one of the ones who began the duel-disc slamming tradition.”
               “…I get your point.”
               “Did I do damage to your life points, then?”
               “…You don’t know when to quit, do you?”
               “The same could be said of my friends. I suppose I learn by example. And from the best.”

Current Mood: annoyed
Current Music: comedy team - Yugioh OST

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Phoenix calls Larry.
Word Count: 625
Rating: Gen
Notes: Spoilers for Apollo Justice and Dual Destinies, sort of? I decided to actually have the usual Yugioh cast in here, so. Uh, yeah, no idea what KarmaCorp does. *shrug* Yugioh's not always big on consistency, I don't have to be either. Maybe? I dunno, I'm just rambling now, ignore me and read fic.

( That might have been a mistake... )

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: Dark Age of the Law - Dual Destinies

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: banter
Word Count: 80
Rating: Gen

           “So, let me get this straight, Wright. You dated a homicidal ghost that now wants to destroy the world. And can, thanks to her magical heritage.”
           “She wasn’t a ghost when I dated her.” Edgeworth doesn’t even have to look to see the sheepish smile on Phoenix’s face, nor the way he’s pawing at the back of his spikes. He’s seen it enough during their duels.
           Edgeworth sighs. “I’ve long suspected you have no sense of self-preservation. That’s now confirmed.”

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Investigation - Reasoning FFVII Remix

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Edgeworth learns about the Magatama.
Word Count: 200
Rating: Gen

“Are you telling me you have cheated in every single duel since I’ve known you, Wright?” Edgeworth’s voice is unusually low and unusually dangerous.
               Phoenix sports the same wry smile that Miles is really beginning to hate and flicks a hand nervously through the back of his hair, spikes bouncing as he does so. “Not really. I learned early on that the magatama wasn’t much use for duels. Well, normal duels. I make no promises for Shadow Duels, but we haven’t really faced each other in one, and since those are high-stakes and somewhat cheating, anyway, all I’m really doing is cheating them back. This little baby’s much more useful for, say, knowing when someone’s lying to me, or keeping a secret in their heart, and that’s not much use up there.”
               He continues smiling, aware that he’s rarely if ever lied and certainly not to Edgeworth’s face. And that, despite himself and the closeness that suggests, his old friend can tell when he’s lying.
               He still lets out a breath when Edgeworth speaks again. “You narrowly avoided a lawsuit, Wright. Good for you.” It’s an Edgeworth joke, probably, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to take it for granted.

Current Mood: blank
Current Music: Psyche Lock Theme - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Aftermath of Edgeworth's Note.
Word Count: 205
Rating: Gen

The first sound, after Larry opens the door to his apartment is Phoenix slapping Miles in the face. And from the noise, he hadn’t held back at all. “You were gonna let me think you were dead, you jerk?”
              “It wouldn’t have been a lie,” Edgeworth says quietly, with a conviction that hadn’t been present for a while.
              Nick yells longer before the words process, and then he’s stunned speechless. “I—what.”
              “I was standing on the edge, staring into that abyss.” The voice is soft but powerful, the same one that had held audiences captive. “I would like to say that I would’ve been strong enough not to take that step, but…I don’t think I can say that, in fact. Larry saved me. With a plan that was, frankly, ridiculous. You would’ve been proud, Wright.”
              Nick notices the voice tremble at the end and wordlessly pulls Miles into a hug. Surprisingly, Miles makes no move to hurt Phoenix, so it’s probably safe enough for Larry to join in.
              Instantly, there are protests, as Miles gets suffocated in the middle, and Larry starts laughing hysterically.
              Surprisingly, in the end, they all end up laughing. It’s a good step on the way to rebuilding their friendship.

Current Mood: cold
Current Music: The Great Revival - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Larry's looking out for both his friends.
Word Count: 125
Rating: Gen

“Can you not tell Wright about this?” Edgeworth asks quietly after he comes out, insisting he had to look more presentable. It’s a meek request, not a command. Weird. At least Larry didn’t keep much of anything in the bathroom, so it’s not like Edgeworth could get away with anything of the nature of that stupid letter. Hopefully.
“No,” Larry states firmly. “I called when we first got here, and I don’t care what’s going on with you, you’re not going to let him think you’re dead. You can have your talk and disappear to Europe or whatever if you want, but if he thought you were dead, it’d break him.”
Edgeworth looks to the side, but he doesn’t argue as he might have done.

Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: One Day Too Late - Skillet

Casting Larry as Joey is the only thing that has ever gotten me excited about writing him. But it fits so well, which means, well. Awesome!Larry, coming through! /grins
Also, happy pi day!
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something. (Duel Destinies!)
Summary: Larry's on a mission, and Phoenix isn't the only one who would do anything for his friends.
Word Count: 955
Rating: Gen

( Larry to the rescue! (yes, that Larry) )

Current Mood: geeky
Current Music: Hero - Skillet

Edit: That is just too perfect. This 'verse is named Duel Destinies from now on because puns are an Ace Attorney staple.
~Dreamer~

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something.
Summary: The Demon Duelist learns the error of his ways.
Word Count: 300
Rating: Gen

A Von Karma is always perfect. It had been a hard lesson to learn, but Miles was a bright guy. He learned his lesson well.

His father was dead because he had been weak. He had relied on emotion, not power, to win, and that was why he had lost. Miles Edgeworth wan’t going to make the same mistake.

So then come the ruthless tactics. The accusations of cheating, but every judge has declared his moves perfectly legal. He’s even sometimes needlessly cruel. At some point, his reputation alone was enough to win many duels. The Demon Duelist. For the rest, his deck’s overwhelming strength was enough.

And then Phoenix returned, trailing fiery winds of change in his wake. Miles had fought that change, clawing and screaming, but Wright was ruthless in his own way, refusing to give up on a friend no matter how idiotic the quest. The man was everything that he had come to see as weak—foolish, emotional, sometimes even fumbling—but he handed Edgeworth loss after loss, and then came the inferno, burning down everything that Miles had known.

Everything that he had built upon, the sure foundations of Edgeworth’s world, was ash. Von Karma had cheated through the use of magic. Which was real, not a fairytale, as he’d taunted Phoenix with, secure in knowledge that, in the end, was anything but secure. His father had died by his adoptive father’s hand, not by his own weakness. He had to reevaluate everything he knew.

Fortunately, he had a new paradigm. The intimidation and wordplay he couldn’t discard, but his idea of strength? He had met one who seemed anything but. One who appeared weak, but despite all odds could succeed. And perhaps, someday, he would be confident in using the word ‘friend’ once more.

Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Illusion and Dream - Poets of the Falls

Started watching Yu-Gi-Oh for the first time. Had to stop because needed to study like woah. But the more I watched, the more I was like "Kaiba is clearly Edgeworth. Or at least, the two have massive similarities." Enough that Beta-Senpai said that Seto got 'character nailed'. And then I realized that, oh yeah, Wright does make a few friendship speeches, after which this was practically inevitable. (That, and the over the top reactions and the pointing. Slamming cards down is clearly on the table.)
Wish me luck on my tests tomorrow. I'm gonna need it.

Main Points:
Ace Attorney/YuGiOh crossover universe. Or something.
Summary: Phoenix is going to save Edgeworth.
Word Count: 360
Rating: Gen

“Well, Wright? Are you going to play one last pathetic card, or should I end this duel here and now?” Across the bench, Edgeworth is sneering, and Phoenix feels a drop of sweat roll down his face. Argh! If I could just wipe that smirk off his face…Edgeworth might have been a bit stuffy back in the day, but he never was a bully. He hated bullies. Maybe the Demon Duelist really is a bit too much for me…

“Quit stalling and kick this creep’s butt already! I know you can do it! Just remember everything my sister taught you!” Maya, cheering on from the sidelines.

She hasn’t given up on me, so why should I give up on myself? I just have to believe in my deck. Phoenix takes a breath and draws his next card. And allows the smile to cross his face. “If this isn’t enough for you, then maybe I have to defeat you to get you to take me seriously! And I haven’t earned the title ‘Turnabout King’ in my last few duels for nothing! Gramarye Magician, obliterate his Steel Samurai!”

“What? But the Magician doesn’t have the power to do that. If you wanted an honorable death, all you had to do was ask.” Edgeworth smiles and waggles his finger, but there’s something a little unsure in his eyes for a few moments. Maybe not everyone would’ve seen it right away, but he had. Enough to know…Edgeworth, you’re still in there, and demon or no demon I’ll drag you into the light.

“Perhaps not by itself, but I also am playing the Quick Draw Shoot ‘em Magic Card!” He slams the card down onto the desk. “Take that!”

Edgeworth flinches, grabbing his arm as if in support. “But that card could recoil against you! You could destroy your own monster! Who would take that chance?”

“I would, Miles, because I believe in my cards! They won’t fail me!” Phoenix allows the victory grin to appear on his face. “I put my heart and soul into this deck! You’ve forgotten you had either one, but I’ll remind you if it’s the last thing I do!”

Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Objection Remix - TheClassicEpicness

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The Storm Breaks

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