Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth: End of an Era

Episode 1: Turnabout Drive-By

Time: ?

Location: ?

"No! This isn't the right way!"

"I said we're taking a detour! For crying out loud! Just calm down and let me drive."

The car zoomed down the city streets, engine roaring as headlights pierced the darkness. They were driving well past the speed limit, but neither the driver nor the passenger seemed to care.

Hidden away, a man smirked to himself. Ah well. It would only make things worse for them, in the end. No matter how fast they passed him, he knew he wouldn't miss.

"There is no way this is the right direction. Just admit it. You don't know where we are!"

"I already told you! I know exactly where we're going."

Out the opposite building walked a man, his ruffled cravat blowing in the heated wind. His grip on the briefcase was tight, and his sculpted brow wrinkled in perpetual thought.

Amazed he could see this much on a dark night? Don't be. Nothing escaped the Viper's eye. He watched the man like a snake to his prey. Must've been a prosecutor.

Wow. And a reputable witness, to boot. It was like fate had conspired with him to create the perfect scenario.

The perfect murder.

"Would you tell me where we're going already?"

"I already told you! I'll take you home after this detour! Why can't you listen to me, for once in your-"

BANG!

It only took one shot for the car to lose control.

The passenger screamed. "Watch out!"

He threw the gun aside, watching the prosecutor stop, eyes frozen in fear.

The car swung in circles, flying off the road in a failed attempt to stop. Tragic.

He hadn't meant to take two lives tonight. But oh well. Considering the victim, would anybody really care?

One less prosecutor in the world.

A/N's: There are three writers on this project (PTV, TLG, and AA). Each has words they'd like to say.

PTV (PierceTheVeils): Hey, people! See? See?! I told you I was making an AAI3! On the day this prologue gets posted, writing for the first episode begins in earnest, sign ups for cowriter positions close, and the cover art (created my talented and RL friend, StrangeMindEnigma/tineni) will be up soon. She fell a bit behind,but I'm super excited for what she has to show us.

Sorry, got excited, there. But yes, this is the opening to the first episode of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth: End of an Era, and it is called "Turnabout Drive-By". I hope you all enjoy it, and we'll be posting as soon as possible.

Oh, and before I forget: quick shout out to our betas Emmy (EmeraldWings1992) and The Scollard, both of which are talented writers in their own right. Now, time for me to stop hogging the A/N's.

AA (Ajani's Apprentice): Wow. I can't believe I'm actually on board the writing team. I feel so honored. Thank you PTV for the invite.

I'm super excited for this. It's the first time I'm doing a major collab and I know it's going to be awesome. After all, PTV is leading, and their story 'Rebirth' is amazing.

So strap in, get your magatamas, bracelets, mood matrixes, and logic ready. AAI3 has begun!

TLG (The Lesbian Gavinners): Hey! I'm also super excited for this, and sorry that I couldn't contribute more this time. Thank you to PTV for the invite and the awesome idea!

PTV: Aw, you people are too nice. Thanks for tuning in, hope you enjoyed the little preview, and we will see you on the far side!