Trial By Alien

Trial By Alien is the second posted story in The Adventures Of Lili And Austin.

Plot
The story opens with Lili and Austin having just killed a man. The IPCC arrive and, when Lieutenant Bolton puts his hand on her shoulder, she promptly breaks his wrist and is subsequently tranquilized by the other members of the squad.

Meanwhile, Austin has been taken up to the CABOLO as a witness. He meets Lili's assigned lawyer, Decima, and the three of them discuss the case. They decide to enter a plea of not guilty to murder and assaulting a police officer, as Lili claims both incidents were in self-defence.

At the trial, Austin is called to testify first. He is grilled by the prosecutor, Astaroth Sinclair in a very interrogation-like manner, during which time it is revealed that the victim, Inga Settle, was partially responsible for the death of Lili's brother, Jack, which Astaroth used as Lili's motive for murder. However, Decima was able to turn the tide on his argument using logic and observations.

The next witness is Commander John Pearson, who testifies about Lili's second charge: assaulting a police officer. His story matches Lili's, to the defence's delight. Decima then reveals to the court that Lieutenant Bolton's actions showed that he was in violation of two of the IPCC's rules, meaning that Lili's actions were indeed in self-defence.

In the end, the judge ruled in favour of Lili and the verdict on both charges was not guilty. Lili and Austin are free to go, but before they leave, Lili gets Decima's phone number and the promise that they will be friends from then on.

Trivia

 * First appearance of Decima.
 * First appearance of Astaroth Sinclair.
 * It is revealed that Lili had a brother named Jack who was murdered.
 * Austin's surname is revealed for the first time.