Chiyo And Osaka Fan: Ha, thank you!
kataragirl11: I started to get into the pairing a little while into the game and then my sister spoiled it for me by telling me the big spoiler XD I like them as both, cause either way its really really cute! I just have to say I like the coupling a little more ^^; Glad you liked it!

SHIZ. I discovered tabs and now I cant use it on fanfics. I mean, hitting the tab button makes things so easier to read ;__; *sister showed me the way* Ranting at the bottom, sorry its so short.

NOW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR 4-4, HO-KAY?

Happy Holidays ya'll~ Consider this a gift, have a good one! If you dont celebrate any Holidays; consider this a gift and have a fun break, cause I know I will be enjoying the 10 sweet days that my school gives me (along with hopefully, a copy of AJ:AA from Santa! =D)

Apollo and Trucy scrambled away from the other, each looking just as embarrassed, and turned to see who had interrupted them.

“Mr. Gavin!” Trucy squealed as she jumped over to the prosecutor, giving him a big hug.

“H-hi Prosecutor Gavin.” Apollo said, a little shaken up from having been interrupted so suddenly.

“I hate formalities, and you’re my friends ja? Just call me Klavier.” He said oh-so-smoothly as he gave Trucy a big hug back. She giggled as he let go, stepping back and bobbing up and down on her heels.

“What brings you here? Want a job?”

“Nein, but thank you fraulien. The next time I am out of a job, I’ll call you first. I came to see if Herr Wright was around?” He smiled, his white teeth shining. Apollo was still standing there, his body paralyzed from earlier. He recovered slowly, feeling jealous at Trucy’s reaction to seeing the famed man.

“Hmm? Daddy? He’s supposed to be home soon! Want to leave a message?” She asked, tapping her index finger against her chin.

“If he’s going to be home soon, may I have the pleasure of staying until then?” He asked, giving Trucy a wink. She nodded frantically, closing the door behind him and seeing if he wanted anything to drink.

“C’mon Polly!” She dragged him into the kitchen, letting him go and digging through the fridge. A few moments of silence went by, the slight ‘clinking’ of jars and bottles the only noise in the room.

“Trucy…” Apollo whined like a small boy having to share his toys. ‘Appropriate metaphor.’ He thought, staring at Trucy who had turned around and was staring right back at him. He sent her a slight pout as she went back to searching through the fridge.

“Aww, are you jealous Polly?” She pulled a bottle of ice tea out (‘since when had there been ice tea?’ Apollo pondered for a moment) and walked over to the cupboard, grabbing a few glasses. “I didn’t think you’d want anyone to know just yet, about us?” She was facing away from him, filling the glasses as evenly as she could.

“Yeah, but still.” He whined some more, sitting dejectedly on a chair while waiting for Trucy to be done. “You don’t have to flirt so much.”
“I have to act like I normally would around him, not that I mind, he’s still some pretty good eye candy…” She mumbled off, smirking and turning to see a very upset defense attorney. “Awww, you’re so cute when you’re upset!” She cooed, throwing the rest of the tea in the fridge and running over to give him a hug. “And I’d rather look at you!” She smiled at him, letting go and went back off to get the glasses.

“Thanks...” He murmured, getting up and grabbing the glass she had made for him. They walked back into the room to find Klavier sitting on the couch, flipping through whatever random magazine had been lying on the table. He looked up when he heard the sound of feet shuffling back into the room.

“Danke shön.” He thanked her and took a sip, smiling as he put it down on the small table in front of him. “So what have you been up to lately?”

“Oh not much; school, working the Wonder Bar, trying to learn some new tricks. Want to see a new one I’ve been practicing for a while?” Apollo plopped down onto the couch opposite, sighing as he let Trucy entertain their guest while he was left to think.
‘We’re only 7 years apart, so it’s not that bad. The only thing is that she’s still a minor…oh Geez, what would Mr. Wright do to me?’ Apollo shivered slightly, imagining a mad Mr. Wright is not a very pleasant thing. ‘W-Well, maybe its best to tell him last? Wonder how everyone else will take it.’

“Well, well. Quite the party we’ve got here and no one invited us?”

A new voice interrupted Apollo’s musing, looking up toward the door he saw Phoenix and Ema standing there; Ema had a small smile on her face, happy to be away from her boss while Phoenix always seemed happy.

“Daddy!” Trucy called, setting her trick down to run and give her father a hug. “Your home!”

“Herr Wright, and oh! My favorite Detective!” Klavier called, gleefully enjoying the scowl that grew on Ema’s face as she noticed him.

“Fop.” Was the simple reply that came from the young want-to-be forensic scientist.

“What are you doing here Klavier?” Mr. Wright asked, placing his hands in his pockets and walking in, Ema closing the door behind them.

“I wanted to talk to you about something regarding you being the new lawyer on the block.” Klavier was nervous, referring to how Phoenix had taken the bar exam and gotten a new attorney badge not that long ago, as he was the one to have taken away the original. “Looks like Herr Forehead here has some competition, ja?” He chuckled, attempting to lighten his nervousness.

“Hey! I resent that!” Apollo shot back, a frown appearing on his face.

“Sorry kid, you’re good, but once people hear that Mr. Wrights back their going to want the legendary Phoenix!” Ema replied, her good mood from earlier coming back. “I’d choose him as a defense attorney over you.” She said crossing her arms and looking slightly smug.
“Me too.” Klavier replied, playing with his bangs like as a small smile came on his face.
“Does this mean I’m out of a job!?” Apollo was appalled; maybe Phoenix getting his badge back wasn’t such a good thing…

“I’d pick Apollo.”

Trucy held no expression on her face as she bobbed up and down on her heels; staring at everyone and having them stare back. Apollo looked most shocked, a pink tinge appearing on his cheeks.

“Th-thanks Trucy…” He muttered out, looking down at his bracelet shyly.

“You wouldn’t pick your own father?” Ema asked, shocked, as she held up a hand to her face. “Hasn’t he told you any stories of when he was a lawyer? He was amazing!”

“Ach, it is quite odd Fraulein Wright.” Klavier had a confused expression, yet his eyes seemed to have a bit more knowing look.

“You’re killing me Trucy. You wouldn’t pick your dear old Dad?” Phoenix seemed to be hurt, a frown on his face.

“Sorry Daddy, but someone’s gotta take Polly’s side!” She giggled. “He’s barely had time to start exploring his lawyer duties, so I’m expecting some pretty amazing stories from him. I’m also expecting to be apart of them; someone’s got to keep him in check! We don’t want him jumping off any bridges or anything!” She puffed out her cheeks and looked determined.

“Too late…” Apollo murmured.

“Was Herr Forehead?”
“N-Nothing!” Apollo scratched the back of his head, chuckling nervously.
“Polly! You’ve jumped off a bridge!?” Trucy asked shocked. ‘That’s true; we don’t really know much about his past…’ She thought, feeling bad about not taking the time to ask. “Tell us!”
“No, it’s not important.”
“Please Polly?” She asked while walking over to take a seat next to him, all the while giving him puppy eyes.
“N-nope.” ‘Damn your cuteness Trucy.’

“B-but we barely know anything about your past!”

Apollo stiffened, and Trucy careful eye caught on to the hint.

“The past is the past, that’s all there is to it. Why do you think they call it the past?” He asked with a little bit of bite, getting up and dusting himself off. “Done with your glass?” Trucy nodded meekly, noticing his colder attitude. ‘I wonder what happened….I should be a good girlfriend and ask him!’ She mentally nodded to herself and turned back around, now relaxing on the couch. She looked over to the rest of the team and saw that they all were a little wide eyed and curious.
“So Mr.G-Klavier, what did you want to talk to Daddy about?” Changing topics always helped ease the mood.

“Hmm?” Klavier was watching Apollo walk back into the kitchen, distracted. “I wanted to have a celebration party for him, I wanted it to be a surprise but what can I say? It’s hard for me to keep gifts secret.” He smiled down at her, placing his hands on his hips and leaning forward slightly.

“Nothing to outrageous.” Phoenix replied, grinning like an idiot. ‘I’ve never seen Daddy this happy!’ Trucy was staring at him, mouth slightly open.

“No Daddy! Its gotta be huge!” She yelled out, punching her fist into the air. “You’re returning to something you love!” Phoenix laughed and walked over to pat Trucy on the head, then nodded.

“Good! I all ready planned it anyway.” Klavier chuckled, “It’s set for next week, at the karaoke bar. Everyone you know is invited, so please take whoever you want. My treat, of course.”

“A karaoke bar? Some of my friends have gone to those! Is it the kind where we get our own rooms or do we sing it out on stage in front of everyone?”
“Well, everyone who has ever known Herr Wright is invited, so it’s got to be big, ja? I’m sure you have a lovely voice on stage.” Trucy gave a slight squeal and hopped up and down on the couch, giggling and talking to herself excitedly.

“Everyone?” Phoenix asked curiously.

“Yes Herr Wright; everyone. Expect to see some old friends. You may want to clean yourself up first before though.” He smiled as Phoenix sent him a slight glare. “So I’ll see you next week then?”

“Why not? I can’t turn down an invitation to my own party.” Phoenix said now smiling.

“Perfeckt! I have overstayed my welcome, and I must be going anyway. C’mon Detective, may I give you a ride back to the precinct?”
“No."
“It would be much easier and cost less.”
“It’d be more trouble than its worth and it’ll cost my dignity.”
“Can I get you some coffee, at least?”
“Are you asking me out?”
Ema and Klavier wandered out of the office, arguing all the way. Trucy waved bye to them, and then hopped up to hug Phoenix again.

“I can’t wait Daddy! It’ll be so much fun! I have to go tell Polly! Is he still in the kitchen, weirdo…” She started to walk off, barely get a few steps in before Phoenix interrupted her.

“Trucy, I got a call today.”
“Oh, really, what about? Was it your first client?” She couldn’t help but giggle some more.
“Nope. You know them.”
“Who?” Now she was curious.
“Your school. Apparently you are sick and wounded?”
“Oh…that.”
“You don’t seem that sick or injured.” At this he raised and eyebrow, acting more like a father than ever.
“Well, you see-”

“Sorry about that! What did I miss?” Apollo walked back into the room, rubbing his hands on the sides of his pants.

“W-whats going on?” He asked, sensing the now tense atmosphere and noticing Trucy biting her lip nervously.

“Trucy was just heading back off to bed, she’s sick you know.” Phoenix said in an airy tone, staring the little magician down until her shoulders slumped in defeat.
“But I’m fine…” She grumbled.

“I’ll be sure to bring you in some soup. What’s your favorite kind again?”

A silence filled the room while Trucy and Apollo exchange a knowing look.

“Chicken Noodle.”

(A/N:) THAT IS LIKE THE PERFECT LINE TO END THIS STORY ON. *wrecks mood* But its true, I didnt realize that until after I had written it.
So.....Sorry for the set up! Tried to extend the chapter while making it easier to read! Tabs doesnt work, as said.
I made Trucy giggle a lot this chapter, and I think that I messed up on a few other things also, but I forget what they are. I wanted to note another few things, but I sorta ferget. :B Oh yes! The thing on Apollo's past is well, my sorta personal opionion. He's bitter because he had a bad past. Gods, I really wanna write a fic about his past~

So, as you can see a karaoke bar is in place. While I think this may be a good last chapter, how about an epilouge?? Or hey! Another chapter. If you guys want it x3 I have some ideas for it, so hmmmmmmm~ ;D

KARAOKE BAR = SONGS. List any songs you'd want Apollo to sing to Trucy, Trucy to sing to Apollo, or just a song for anyone to sing at all! It can be random, but maybe a few romantic songs...? I have some in mind.

Hate it? Love it? Did I make some grammer mistake, or just mistake all around? Constructive Criticism always welcome! Thanks for reading up to this point!