A/N: I started this chapter with the trial because I figure the sooner the trial is held, the sooner Phoenix and Maya can get going with things, so they won't be distracted about getting his assailant locked up.

Phoenix Wright: Turnabout Proposal and Future Imperfect

Chapter 4: Trial of Ordeals, Wedding Bells and First Time for Everything

A few days later, the trial for the teenager who had shot Phoenix Wright and physically assaulted Miles Edgeworth began. He shouted at the bailiff, "Let me go! You don't understand! This system is flawed! And anyone who helps the system is too blind to see it, or just doesn't care enough!" Hearing this, Phoenix rose to his feet from his place in the audience and responded with his arms folded, and shouted, "Excuse me! I DO care! What do you think my job is, idiot?! I help criminals, yes...but a lot of times, people don't know their whole story, or...they're just plain misunderstood. If you knew the things I did about your dad, you wouldn't be so quick to call judgment on me for winning his case. Another thing...why did you attack Edgeworth? I should think that you'd be leaving him alone if you were really all about punishing criminals."

The boy broke free of the bailiff momentarily and walked over to the audience. He punched Phoenix in the gut, but then was pulled back by two bailiffs, which caused Phoenix to nearly fall over onto the floor behind the defense portion. However, Miles Edgeworth happened to have been sitting beside him and stood up, grabbing him to keep him from falling over, glaring at the boy for his offense, "I think that answers everything."

The judge shook his head at everything, but then added, "Regardless of his behavior here, we still need to look at everything in the case, Miles. Now then, shall we hear testimony from our first witness?" He looked at Phoenix, who had resumed his seat and was now breathing hard from the hit.

Edgeworth asked him quietly, "Considering your wounds and what just happened, are you all right to go up and testify?" Phoenix nodded his head steadily and picked up the cane the hospital had given him to use while he was recovering the use of his injured leg. He made his way to the witness stand slowly. As he was making his way over there, Maya, especially worried about him, walked up beside him and took hold of his arm, helping support him until he got onto the seat.

The judge nodded, "Proceed with your testimony, Mr. Wright."

Phoenix gulped, shaking a little as he remembered the night on which he had been shot.

From the audience section, Trucy stood up and said, "Dad, please, don't wimp out! They need to know everything that happened. I know it shook you up, but if you don't give them every last detail, then that stupid kid won't go to prison!"

Hearing the energy, strength and confidence in his adoptive daughter's voice, gave Phoenix the bit of a boost that he needed as well, and he nodded, relating everything that had happened. "Well, that night, Maya and I were going on our first date. And it really was the first one, because...before that, we had both always been afraid to admit things because of how far apart we are in age and...the worry of dishonoring Mia. But she told me that she talked with her about it and she's given us the green light from beyond the grave. Enough about that though. After we got to the restaurant, a hostess seated us and a few minutes later, a waiter came to our table. Shortly after she left, a man wearing a mask walked over to our table and started threatening Maya. Without even thinking, I stepped up and told him to back off. That was when he fired the first shot, aiming right for Maya's chest. I stepped in the way though, and that's how I got shot in the thigh. He aimed for Maya's chest again and that second time, I tackled her out of the booth without even thinking about it, getting hit in the back of my shoulder. After that, everything's kind of a blur. I remember talking to Edgeworth, getting on the ambulance, talking to Detective Gumshoe and then...I don't know. I lost consciousness shortly after that."

The judge nodded, "I see. Well, defense, are you ready to cross-examine the witness?"

The public defender responded, "There's not much to pick apart here, it's all pretty cut and dry, but I'll see what I can do. Hmm...ahh, yes...there is one point. Did you ever see my client's face?"

Phoenix sighed and shook his head, "No. The gunman was hiding his face, but I did recognize his voice from somewhere. I just couldn't remember where I heard it."

The defender said, "So? Voices are able to be replicated. Faces are not. At least, not as easily. So how do you know it was my client if you never saw his face?"

The prosecutor gave his rebuttal and said, "A key witness in this case positively identified him already by saying she saw him at both locations. There's no need for Phoenix to verify."

The judge nodded, confirming the prosecutor's statement, "Yes. Unless you want him to speak and see if Phoenix remembers the voice. Would you like him to do that?"

The defender smirked and nodded, "Yeah, let's do that. And have him shut his eyes and listen as well. If he doesn't recognize it, then you have nothing."

The judge nodded, "Agreed. Mr Wright, close your eyes and listen to the defendant talk."

Phoenix sighed, but nodded and shut his eyes, "All right, I'm ready."

The defendant sighed and responded, "Okay….here goes. Mr. Phoenix Wright, I don't see why you have to waste all our time."

Hearing his voice, Phoenix noticeably tensed as he recognized it and then nodded as he opened his eyes again, "It's him. No doubt in my mind."

After Miles Edgeworth and a young couple that had eaten in the diner where the incident occurred testified, the judge dismissed the jury to go and deliberate now that they had more concrete evidence against the teen. When they returned, they gave a guilty verdict and the judge concurred.

The teen was given a sentence of 10 years in prison, with the first two in solitary confinement so that he wouldn't be a threat and could finish his last two years of schooling with a state-sponsored tutor. A guard was also assigned to make sure that he wouldn't assault the teacher.

As they exited the courtroom, Trucy jumped for joy and hugged Phoenix, "I knew you could do it, Dad! That kid looked so broken...but prison might be therapeutic for him. Who knows what kind of life he had as an unknown child of an actor, with a mother too ashamed to come forward about her indiscretions? I'd say you've saved more lives this way than you have with any other case you got involved in. "

Phoenix shrugged and responded, "I guess." He then stifled a gasp as Maya locked lips with him not two seconds after they had left the courtroom. After the kiss was broken,he blushed and chuckled like a nervous straight-A schoolgirl after the hottest jock on the high school football team had kissed her. He asked, "What was that for, Maya?"

Maya responded, "For saving that boy's life, what else?" She then stepped closer and whispered in his ear, "I'd like to show you my gratitude in another way, if you'll let me."

Phoenix gulped and muttered back, "Do you mean what I think you mean?"

Maya nodded, "You and Edgeworth are the only men I trust enough to help me continue the Fey family line. So yes, that is exactly what I mean."

Phoenix asked her quietly, "Where would you like to do this?"

Maya responded, "I would like to do it back in Kurain, where I grew up. I will explain to my aunt that you and Edgeworth are the only men I think strongly enough of to help me pass along the Kurain channeling technique...though, I have a feeling that you will only give me a male Fey heir, and typically in the Fey family, the men do not inherit the ability to channel spirits...they can read minds, sense ghosts and read someone's aura, but the ability never extends beyond that. This is why I want Miles' help too. True, my feelings for him have never extended as far as they do for you, of course, but he understands this and so, it is a simple business transaction for both of us. He would get a child that could help him generously in future cases, and I would raise the child simply as any other Fey child would be raised. You would raise our child...in the city, away from all this. Though he would have a degree of emotional and supernatural awareness, he would not be treated well, and I don't want any child subjected to that kind of life."

Phoenix nodded, "I would be fine with that, so long as you balance your time with all of us equally. I don't wanna take priority over the next generation of channelers." He respected the Kurain traditions, though he was far from understanding them. He then asked, though he wasn't sure if it was an out of place question or not, "By the way, why is the channeling ability only present in women?"

Maya answered him, "It's because biologically, women can give birth and men cannot, plain and simple."

Phoenix responded, "All right, makes sense. Should I meet you over at Kurain then?"

Maya nodded, "Yes, I will see you there around 9. Mr. Edgeworth is meeting me 11 for our meeting as well, so we will need to move quickly with...you know. Oh, and I want to give birth in a hospital, then have Edgeworth's child taken to Kurain the day after its born."

Phoenix let out a soft chuckle, but nodded in understanding, then hugged Maya, very appreciative of her for being his first, "Yeah, I know. And thank you, Maya! I know that tonight will be amazing, for both of us!"

Maya smiled and nodded, "Yeah, later, Nick!" She kissed him back and leaned into him some, wanting to savor the moment forever.

Phoenix let out a soft grunt as he wrapped an arm securely around her waist and stabilized both of them with his right leg. They then started making out.

Trucy cleared her throat after a few moments and said, "Okay, Mom, Dad...you can stop now. Seriously, you're gonna make me nauseous if you keep this up. And in a public place, no less!"

Phoenix blushed and reluctantly sighed and stopped making out with Maya, telling Trucy, "Don't tell me you're jealous of us, Trucy. You and Apollo are all over each other half the time."

Trucy responded, sighing and shaking her head, "Seriously, Dad? All we do is talk to each other. It's not the same. Besides, you know it's more like talking to a big brother with him than anything. He understands being lonely."

Phoenix nodded, "I know, Trucy, chill! I was joking."

Trucy giggled and shook her head, "Lamest joke in the book, Dad, but nice try. Anyway, I'm meeting Apollo for dinner in an hour, so...I'll see you tomorrow, Maya?"

Phoenix responded, "Or sometime next week, if things go according to her plan. Though she wants to conceive her children in Kurain, she wants to give birth in a hospital, going between the city and Kurain during her pregnancy. A few weeks at each place to give her children exposure to both environments."

Miles Edgeworth nodded his head, "It makes sense with the postnatal plan as well. That way, if the children ever want to visit with each other or see Phoenix or myself, it is not a problem."

Maya smiled and nodded, "Exactly, Mr. Edgeworth. I'm glad you made sense of it that quickly." She kissed him on the forehead, "That's one thing I always admired about you. Your quiet intelligence and quick wits. It's something I want out of my children, which is why I asked both of you to help me conceive. Thank you again."

Miles nodded, "It's no problem, Maya. And if the child resulting out of you two getting together ever comes to stay at my home, you needn't worry about his or her security. You know as well as I do that it's practically a Fort Knox. Eveything is secured."

Phoenix responded, "Yeah, I know. Thank you, Miles. Are you going home now, or...?"

Miles sighed and shook his head, "No, I'm actually heading to the airport. Franziska's in town. She came because she heard about the assault on me and is still concerned about my safety despite my assurances that it was a once-off thing. She's going to head back to Germany after this, as she has a beau back there waiting on her. She hasn't told me anything about him, but she did sound happy, which is a welcome change from how she was. She is also pregnant by him, though how far along, I don't know. But it's probably also why she's heading right back. Doesn't want to have the child stateside, for whatever reason. Oh...and I...hmm."

Trucy folded her arms and walked over to Miles, poking his chest slightly, "What is it, Mr. Edgeworth?"

Miles responded, "I have someone new as well, not that it's anyone's business."

Phoenix smiled and nodded, "I'm happy for you, Edgeworth. What's her name?"

Miles answered, "She's a very nice, very successful Japanese defense lawyer named Sakura Quasashi. I might take her to the precinct sometime to meet Detective Gumshoe, so...if you all wish to meet her, you should meet me there as well. Later." He left the courthouse.

Everyone else left as well, going about their lives.

Around 9, Phoenix showed up at Kurain Village, as asked by Maya.

Maya smiled, ran over to Phoenix and kissed him passionately as he walked through the front gate. She was apparently ready for anything.

Phoenix chuckled and muttered to her, "Good to see you too, Maya. Please wait until we're alone, okay? I know we've both been kind of anxious for this to happen, but let's not start until we're alone." He kissed her cheek, then led her to the door of the channeling chamber, "Here, or...?"

Maya shook her head, "No. To do such a thing in the channeling chamber would make it lose its value to spirits. We must do things in my room."

Phoenix nodded his head, "All right. Then take me to your room."

Maya took Phoenix to her room, and once they were there, she shut the wooden doors and made sure to somewhat soundproof the room by placing mats over the windows and walls, as well as put a stopper on the door so it couldn't be opened. She smiled and nodded, "Now there will be no interruptions." She walked over to Phoenix and started making out with him very passionately.

Phoenix did so with equal passion, then started to gently moan and deepen his kisses with her, his hands roaming over every inch of her petite body. He then gently placed a hand inside her robes and rubbed her breasts, eliciting a soft gasp from Maya.

Maya then smiled and trembled, nodding, "You are the right man, Phoenix. Though you were quick to touch me there, for some reason, it doesn't scare me. Do what you would like." She gently shrugged off the top of her robes, not shy to let him see everything she had.

With now free access to all of her upper body, Phoenix began to place gentle kisses on her soft skin, eliciting soft shivers and giggles from the young woman, especially when he got to her erogenous zones. He then took off his own shirt, showing his lean upper body as well, so that it would be fair.

Maya gently massaged Phoenix's shoulders, as he still had some tension left in him from the long day in court. She also massaged his neck, as she heard rumors from her mother and aunt that sex experiences with Fey women were usually especially draining on the men involved, but she hoped that Phoenix and Miles were an exception to this rule and would be all right. She then asked, "Are you sure you want to do this, Phoenix? There's still time if you want to go."

Phoenix sighed and shook his head, "No, Maya. I've wanted this for a long time, so I'm not turning back. We should get started now. It's already 9:10." He then took everything except his underwear off, so that they could progress things and make it seem more meaningful, despite the fact that it would only be an hour and 50 minute experience.

Maya gasped and nodded, "Right. Sorry for stalling. I'm just really nervous because it's my first time." She removed the rest of her clothing as well, bending down and kissing Phoenix's nipples as she did so.

Phoenix shivered and began to get aroused, his boner making a tent out of the groin part of the briefs he was wearing.

Maya noticed his reaction and smiled, slowly sliding his underwear off. She told him gently, sitting seductively on the bed and putting an elbow on her knee, telling him, "Is that on objection you're raising or are you just happy to see me like this?"

Phoenix muttered back, "It's everything I've wanted and more, Maya, so I'd say the second one." He walked over to her, tackled her to the floor and made out with her lavishly, then suckled on her neck some, hoping to get her very wet before entering her. He knew his manhood was pretty large and wanted to keep from harming her too much. Though he wanted this to be enjoyable and memorable for both of them, the last thing he wanted to do was to leave her too sore to finish her appointments for the evening.

Maya gasped and moaned as Phoenix then began to finger her, sliding her tongue into his mouth and continuing to make out with him as he did so. She then told him, "I think I'm ready, Phoenix. Please...don't make me beg for it."

Phoenix chuckled softly and nodded, "Yeah, you are pretty wet now. I'm sorry if I hurt you, but I'm ready for it too." He then thrusted hard into her, yelling in euphoria as he penetrated her.

Maya sceamed in pain as he penetrated her the first time, then a moment later moaned in pleasure, enjoying the feeling of his large member inside her. After a moment to get to used to this feeling, she began to move in rhythm with Phoenix's movements once she figured out the rhythm to his thrusts. She muttered, "Harder and faster...Phoenix...please..."

Phoenix smiled and nodded, "Happy to oblige, my love." He kissed her on the cheek, then thrusted harder and faster, moaning with each penetration. It felt so RIGHT to be doing this with her.

Maya moaned and ground her hips in time with Phoenix's thrusts, helping him go in deeper and hit her sweet spot. She let out a very loud moan when he finally hit it and flipped him onto his back, wanting to ride him.

Phoenix chuckled and nodded, "By all means, take charge, sweetie." He kissed her cheek and thrusted upwards, penetrating her again and eliciting a soft moan.

Maya giggled, "Ohh, you have no idea, Phoenix Wright." She began to ride him hard, then gasped as she approached orgasm, "I'm close!"

Phoenix moaned as they continued and nodded, "I'm almost there. Just a little more, Maya."

Maya ground her hips harder and faster, then screamed as she orgasmed, panting, "Phoenix, I..."

Phoenix told her, "I'm not quite there, Maya. Just a little more...please..."

Maya sighed, but nodded, "All right, once more, with feeling." She rode him one more time and he yelled her name and came inside her, as she had been trying to get pregnant.

After they were done, Maya rolled off Phoenix and lay beside him, breathing hard, but smiling, "You were amazing, Phoenix."

Phoenix blushed and smiled, nodding, "Glad you thought so. It was my first time too. I was just taking your reactions as clues that I was doing it right and kept going. This was an amazing night, Maya. Truly." He then yawned and dozed off.

Maya smiled and nodded, placing an arm around his sleeping form. Though she'd only have 30 minutes, she could take the time to cuddle with Phoenix for a few minutes before having him sent to his own room to sleep off their rendezvous while she prepared for her time with Edgeworth, "Amazing for you...exhausting for me." She muttered, holding him delicately for about 15 minutes before asking one of the medicine women present to take Phoenix to a different bedroom. She then put on a robe, as she wanted to be in as proper attire as she could before she and Edgeworth messed around. Though she would still smell of sex, she didn't care.

Miles Edgeworth knew that Maya loved Phoenix. However, despite this, she had agreed to have one child with him, as he had wanted to prove to the woman he was dating that he could be a good father as well. Why he wanted to prove this, she didn't know, but she guessed that the woman Edgeworth was dating might have a son of her own from a previous marriage. Whatever his reason was, she was grateful for it, as it let her see a side of the "grumpy" prosecutor that she rarely got to see.