And I'd get him to swap our places

He rested his head against Clay's chest. That heartbeat that almost stopped completely, now beating strongly with a healthy rhythm in his ear. As rhythmically was the sound of Clay's breathing, even and relaxed. He sighed contently at the sounds, tightening his hold around his newly minted lover.

"You seem to be comfortable," Clay spoke, his voice rumbling through his chest, his hand rubbing Apollo's back tenderly.

"You are comfortable," the lawyer answered, a bit of a blush forming on his cheeks. "I can't believe we waited so for this. I... I love this, Clay. This feels... just like heaven on earth."

"I agree." Lips was pressed on Apollo's forehead. "This is beyond my dreams..."

~*~*~

{Do you think they'll get married?}

Phoenix was glad he wasn't drinking anything, because that would've been the perfect moment for a spittake. He turned to Gallade. "I'm sorry, where in the Reverse World did that came from?!"

{Please, after what happened last year, it wouldn't be a surprise,} Gallade noted. {That they're officially boyfriends means there's a possibility of them marrying, and I personally think it's a matter of time.}

"You really think so, don't you..." Phoenix tried to put his mind into it, but... it was rather strange. Sure, Apollo lived and became an adult without his influence, but he can't help feeling... fatherly when it came to the younger lawyer. That Apollo was actually Trucy's older brother didn't help much, either.

Thinking of Apollo marrying in general... it made him feel old.

It's more likely than you think!


"Your uncle? As in, Ash's father?"

Red nodded. "Yeah, he's got a Charizard himself, Minerva. She's his partner in studying Mega Evolution- the Y variant, in fact."

"And how long did he had her?"

"Uh... it was his starter, so taking off ten years-"

"SHE'S OLDER THAN ME?!" Leon yelped as he quickly calculated what implied age difference was.

"Why are you acting so surprised?" Red queried. "It's not like older Pokémon doesn't exist."

Leon shook his head. "I haven't met a Charizard older than mine before!

(tbc)

Because Red has issues with catching Pokémon. Consider this a pseudo-sequel to Champion's Voice.

( How had he not noticed those scars before? )

*tbc*

Because I can't stop this train of thoughts.

Éclipse and Marion Novilunio

"H-hold on, you three! We need to ask you something!"

The girl and the Banette they ran past jogged to them, the Banette coughing harshly. {Who WERE those people?} The Pokémon asked, her voice resonating in everyone's mind. {And why do they smell so bad?}

"Is there something wrong?" Apollo couldn't help but ask.

The girl- actually, on a closer look, she seemed to be a young teenager Trucy's age- pointed towards where Team Rocket was. "Yeah, can you clarify something for us? Did those two wore perfume or something? Because Marion here definitely wasn't choking on air!"

Trucy frowned. "I don't remember smelling any perfume on them."

"I didn't noticed, either," Clay mentioned, then his eyes went wide. "Is Marion still capable of sensing people's envy despite being a Banette?"

The young lady nodded. "Might be something to do with her being Almian- actually, let me go from the top. I'm Éclipse Novilunio, Pokémon Ranger Correspondent, and Marion's my Mega Evolution capable... uh... let's go with partner, because I'm not sure how to define our relationship."


Like trainer, like Starter

Ignatius softly growled at his trainer's cousin, frowning.

"Huh? Oh, don't worry, Ignis," Ash told him with an obvious attempt at a smile, "as long as I don't stress myself, I'll be fine! That's what the doctors said, you-"

He was cut short by the Charizard embracing him. Just like Red, the Starter was warm, and Ash couldn't help but cuddle against him, a sigh of relief escaping from his breath.

"Thanks, Ignis. I really needed that."


Red and the WAA discovers the panties.

"Uh, boss, I, uh... I think I found something... interesting here..."

"Define interes-" Apollo stopped short as he saw what Athena was looking at, and blanched. "Oh, you've got to be kidding me."

Red was next to see the item in question, but went the opposite of Apollo's reaction with his face practically his namesake. "Are those women's panties? ...Stained ones?" He proceeded to perfectly imitate the whistle of a tea kettle as he pull his hat down.

Right, Phoenix noted to himself, Red is still pretty young for that kind of stuff.

~Pallet trio cuddle pile. Red and Gary would totally do that to help Ash once he recalls what happened to him, just to make sure he doesn't get any nightmares.

~QUESTIONING POKÉMON. This would be a good place to give Brock's Pokémon more personality, and a chance to see how Togepi sees the group. Hint-Togepi is just as worried for Ash as he's worried for Misty.

~Sara mentioned a scene between Clay and Apollo after the trial on the first day. I'd like Apollo to mention Red to Clay when talking about the case, and how he relates to his feeling of helplessness.

~Delia meeting Red after years of him staying on Mount Silver. He's her nephew, I bet she was pretty worried about him as well.

~Anything involving Nick and his Gallade. I'd imagine said Gallade wears a Magatama, since it was a gift from Mia.

~Really, anyone from the Ace Attorney universe interacting with the Pokémon universe like they've always been in the latter; how they interact with their own Pokémon and other stuff. e.g. Polly the parrot is a Chatot, Orla the Orca is now a Wailmer...

~Gary being protected from Team Rocket. I know the defense team will have to protect Ash, but Team Rocket IS trying to manipulate Gary too, so we totally need a Gary Oak Protection Squad. (I'm not sure if I'd give him a middle name, and if so, to pull off one like my brother and I and have it being Professor Oak's name, Samuel.)

~Trucy doing magic tricks to cheer up Togepi and the rest of the Pokémon.

~Ash talking to his father via videophone, who's in Kalos at the moment. Partially for heartwarming, partially for foreshadowing and partially for WANTING TO SEE ASH'S FATHER IN THE ACTUAL ANIME. Thinking he decided to follow the same route as his brother and became an Aura Guardian instead of an ordinary trainer.

~Rusty, aka Red's dad, could start out as a random trainer in the Pokémon Center. He'll be asking questions himself to Phoenix of the current state of the case, and drop hints he's related to Ash and Red.

~The culprit breakdown, I'm kinda thinking of Darkrai's ultimate move in Pokken Tournament and utilize that, or custom make one using the Seven Deadly Sins.

Red-

‡After "Champion's Voice"

Neutral comment~

Red: ...
Phoenix: *Guess Red's got nothing to say.*

People~

PRESENT RED
Red: You'd like to know more about me? Well, I guess I can tell you this. I'm so warm-blooded that hot weather gets me ill, but I can wear short sleeves when it's snowing. Wonder if I have the Flame Body Ability...

PRESENT PIKACHU
Red: ...I don't think Professor Oak told him, but I was the one who found Ash's Pikachu. His and mine are siblings, and the good Professor was looking for one to study... then give as Ash's starter Pokémon, apparently. Never really understood that.

PRESENT MISTY
Red: I'm still trying to process that someone would set her up like this. From what I can tell, she and Ash actually have a good relationship- which is good, because I'll admit that Ash tends to be reckless at times.

PRESENT BROCK
Red: My first Gym Battle, and Ash's, was against this guy. Being the eldest of a large family is a big responsibility for a guy like Brock, so I'm kinda glad he's been traveling with Ash and being an older brother to him in my stead.

PRESENT ASH
Red: ...I hope I can see him soon. It's a struggle, to not being allowed to see him.
Apollo: I don't blame you. It took me a few days before I was permitted to see Clay, and it was agonizing.
Red: I can't imagine the trauma Ash's going through. I just wish I can help him somehow...
Phoenix: Hang in there, Red. *Seeing him upset breaks my heart- no kid should go through this...*

PRESENT JESSIE OR JAMES
Red: While I'm well aware of Team Rocket, and heard about these two from Ash, I don't know much else- Misty and Brock should know more about them, sorry.

PRESENT GARY (after meeting him)
Red: ...Huh. Gary's here. I haven't seen him in a long time, either. I'll admit Ash was closer to him than I was, but I do consider him a friend.

Objects~

PRESENT BADGE
Red: The sunflower shaped badge of a lawyer... when you think about it, it has a similar appeal to a Gym Badge- a symbol of strength against adversity. There's actually a law firm in Goldenrod who's mascot is a Sunflora, now that I think about it.
Athena: Really?! Aw, man, there goes my idea for the Agency's mascot!
Apollo: I thought Charley was our mascot?

PRESENT NAME PHOTO
Red: Welp, that's one berry I'm not gonna be able to tolerate any time soon.
Athena: Yeah, Brock said he thinks it was written in Razz berry juice.
Red: Oh, I know. Razz trees are plentiful in that area. Razz vinaigrette's a popular dressing in Olivine, in fact!

PRESENT ASH'S JACKET
Red: ...Ash really liked my jacket, so we got his in blue so there wouldn't be any confusion between the two of us. And now... it's stained in blood...

‡After Ash awakens

Neutral answer

Red: Sorry, I'm not sure what to talk about, Mr. Wright.

People~

PRESENT RED
Red: My father's an Aura Guardian, so I've always wondered if I had the ability to use it, too. Maybe I can throw Aura Spheres around?

PRESENT DELIA
Red: My mom and Aunt Delia are fraternal twins. While most people would think that they're different as night and day, they're much more similar than one think.

PRESENT PROF. OAK
Red: Professor Oak always treated Ash like a second grandson. Which really doesn't surprise me at all, now that I think about it- Uncle Mark was just as busy as my own father.

PRESENT ASH
Red: That cap of his... that was my gift to him after becoming Champion. Seeing him wearing it... for some reason, it fills me with pride.

*More to be added in the future*