Gumshoe awoke the next day with an aching head and a heavy heart. He felt drawn and thin, a shadow of his normal self. I guess this is it for me pal. I'll give in my badge; it'll look loads better on a cleaner coat and an even cleaner performance record. Gumshoe pulled himself up into a sitting position glancing sadly at his old alarm clock. But I can't give up just yet. Mr Edgeworth needs me in court today and I can't disappoint him again.

Steeling himself Gumshoe clambered to his feet, his head spinning. He felt a wave of nausea break over him nearly forcing him to the ground. No. I've gotta be strong just like Mr Edgeworth. Fighting down his pain Gumshoe got ready clumsily. His fingers felt oddly numb and his legs shook but he paid it no mind.

20 minutes later Gumshoe slumped into his car and drove to the court house. Luckily it was only a few minutes away as he was weaving all over the road, his eyes unfocused. Parking quickly Gumshoe leapt out of the car and scrambled towards the imposing building. Not good pal the trials about to start. I must get there in time. Digging deep Gumshoe forced his legs into a jog pushing passed the crowd with mumbled apologies.

He rounded the last bend painting, the bailiff eyeing him disdainfully. "Your late Gumshoe Mr Edgeworth is about to call you. I trust you are prepared?" "Sure thing pal I'm totally ready" Gumshoe said with a half-smile and a shaky thumbs up. The bailiff eyed him suspiciously. "Detective, have you taken any narcotics this morning?" Gumshoe started. "Me sir? No sir just err rough night is all." The bailiff opened his mouth when a voice sounded from inside the camber "Call detective Gumshoe to the stand."

"In you go detective oh and try not to completely humiliate the force this time." "Y-yes sir" Gumshoe said quickly sidling passed into the courtroom. The stands were full of onlookers all coming to see the demon prosecutor in action. Across from Mr Edgeworth stood a new defence attorney Gumshoe had never seen before with blond hair and glasses. That defence attorneys got some real funky hair almost looks like a weird G."

Gumshoe approached the stand slowly his legs heavy. Across the room Mr Edgeworth sighed "When you have finished sightseeing your name and occupation please." Gumshoe looked up at Mr Edgeworth confused before his muggy brain jolted into action. "Err Dick Gumshoe, detective in charge of this case." Edgeworth rolled his eyes. "Detective would you mind outlining the case for us, this week if possible." Gumshoe forced a smile. "Sure thing pal."

"The victim was a Mr Reid Herring 57 he was found yesterday morning with a large stab wound in his chest and a butcher's knife at his side. He was discovered by his flat mate Sid Line after he returned from his night shift at the local petrol station. The house showed no signs of forc… forced entry. A-And the r-room waaas all locked t-tightly." His voice broke. The world began to spin; the pain in his head became intense. His stomach ached. His sight began to fade and he was falling. His head smashing into the podium as he crumbled into the darkness. Sounds blurred into a throb of noise, he felt a hand touch his forehead, the noise increasing deafening then silence. I'm sorry I failed you again pal.

Then Gumshoe knew nothing.

A/N All in all Gumshoe isn't having a very good day is he? Sorry this chapter a little short but it leads to a change of P.O.V. so it's sort of a chapter split in half. Edgeworth takes the reins now with Gumshoe indisposed as it were. Also quick note about why Phoenix isn't in this story much I didn't want him to steal the limelight as he would also care about Gumshoe too much. I wanted to focus on the prosecutors for this one. Also this takes place in no set timeline so it's up to you when this all happens. The next chapter should be up in a few days but dual destines is now my life so that takes priority. I'm sure you all understand. Thanks for sticking with the story so far. Reviews as always are welcome.