I'd just like to say that I'll stick with you, no matter how long it takes. So don't worry, at least about me. I've other things to take up my time while I wait. Hmm...I wonder if I could help you out with laughter. Maybe something funny? Laughter is good for stress, right? I'll dwell on that for a while.

You are taking care of yourself! You definitely shouldn't apologize for that. I, and I believe the rest of the readers, want the best for you. Get a rest, you have an entire summer vacation to write this! I wish you good luck in the test\finals\whatever is it that you don't do!

Don't force yourself too much! Hope you get better soon! Don't worry, as long as you post content, I'll be glad to read it.

i love your story and im sure many other people do too. but i hope you get better! put your health first before anything else! .

Where could you be going with the overall plot here, I wonder. The way things sound, it's like there's more to Phoenix's disbarring than Kristoph and that jerk Zak alone. Hmm...

Beautifully written, as always. I really can't stop expressing my enjoyment of your writing. I think I even improved my own style a bit just by reading your stories. You have my thanks.

I loved your ending on this chapter, tied up the strings from the last chapter fairly well. I think that shelleys apprentice has quite a unique character. By the way I love trance mode, every time I see it I like do a fangirl squee. I also love the Adrian Andrews twist at the end, very surprising, I for one definitely did not expect it. I also saw how mature Franziska now seems, she knows the right and wrong time to intercept which I like.
Once you post up the new art I will get straight onto it. This time it should be done before this story's finish.
I can't wait for the next update!

This is one of the most well written fics I have ever seen :D I hope you update again soon

Well, another chapter! Yay! Glad that Engarde is finally back behind bars! The Eldridge sisters are still as mysterious as ever, and the appearance of Shelly De Killer was unexpected. Great work, and cheers for more writing time!

P.S. I hear that Gyakuten Saiban 5 is going to feature Phoenix Wright as the main character again, how do you feel about that?

The ending of this chapter...what's going on? Maya's sash is red, or at least a dark pink, isn't it? Well, wonder what will happen next.

Don't worry it is still me. I still havent done that big review but ill get that up when I've finished writing it. If you have time to do the art that would be good. But if not can you jsut PM me a descripion of the Eldredge sisters. That'd be helpful. And yes I'm starting on that next story cover, I'm halfway through the plan.

Back to an actual review... COMING SOON SORRY

Alright, glad the recommendation may help you in the future. I was slightly concerned that I went a little too far with such a recommendation, but anyway, moving on.

Though short chapter, I suppose interesting enough transition. Matt's character was funny to read, and unfortunately, though I know you put effort into this chapter and did what you could with what resources you have, I find it just a tad too short-as in, it was just getting good when the chapter came to a close. Oh well. Do what you can.

Anyway, hmm...your contradiction for Maya's clothing, though already (temporarily?) debunked in chapter, seems off. Her sash seems more purple (as in her robe seems more like a royal blue or blue violet whereas her sash is purple, possibly red-violet in some instances of art of her). The image I'm currently using for comparison to your description is from the court-records Ace Attorney site. Then again, perhaps some of this was intentional since the official report states blue for her sash...which still doesn't quite fit to me, but oh well.

Another point, trance state again? Hmm, of course, every protagonist lawyer has to have some emergency, plot-related, totally saving their butt ability. But enough digressing, it's cool to see trance state come into effect again. So, let's do a tally of the powers in the AA universe, when tied into your fics:
Fey-style channeling
Magatama-related lie detection (primarily courtesy of Phoenix)
Apollo's (and Trucy's) Trance ability (i.e. nervous twitch detection)
Kiria's ghost communicating (using ghosts for witness testimony during investigations?)
Nathan's Trance State (super-focused remembering of relevant events he experienced and acute attention to spoken details)

So, any other abilities slated to crop up in your fics?

Anyway, so, now to wait for next time, to see what'll come about from this trial. Will Engarde's true nature be revealed? Well, the answer to my question will eventually come as you update.

So, 'til next time then,
JF

There's nothing more pleasing than seeing a new chapter posted of my favorite fan fiction! Hurray for more "Trance mode"! Reminds me a lot of Apollo's power. Post at your own pace, I'll always be reading!

Sorry I haven't reviewed in a while, but I've sort of stopped hanging around here much. I'm back now, and still looking forward to reading the rest of this story. By the way, great chapter, as usual.

It's been a while, but I finally got back to this.
Just a couple of things to get out of the way if they haven't been brought up yet: 1st: "she would run away with the case while she wasn't looking" I believe you typo'd for "he" since Nathan's 3rd person thoughts would be referencing when he wasn't looking. 2nd:You left out a period before Despite.

Anyway, chapter felt short, but now we're moving on to Engarde. So, en garde!

I had to check back to remind myself that the judge was a woman, and also to refresh myself on the case at hand. Like I said, it's been a while.

Anyway, here's hoping Nathan can stop things from getting any crazier.

On another note: if you ever have the time, check out some of the cases on the aceattorneyonline (dot com) site. There's a good selection of fan made case that could perhaps help you for trial-writing, or for inspiration in general.

'Til next time,
JF

I feel so sorry for Maya! Matt Engarde was a definite surprise. But seriously, do you want Maya to be convicted guilty in like more than one case? This is gonna be one hell of a turnabout alright. I do love the Trucy/Edgeworth relationship that's going on, it's just really nice.

Can't wait til I get a 3ds and Prof. Layton vs Ace Attorney next year! :) It looks so beautiful.

Btw when you're ready tell me when another story cover needs working on.

Love the story heaps and can't wait til your next chapter 3