I would like to apologize in advance to whomever it may concern for unintentionally going against copyrights of any form, including people who have also made an OC named K. Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note, its characters or original plot. So there is no confusion, this story takes place between the To-Oh entrance ceremony and the appearance of the second Kira. So no, Misa does not play a part in this story. I will begin each chapter with a secret conversation.

"Hello?"

"It's me."

"It's so good to hear your voice again! I thought you might be dead, teaming up with the prime suspect and all."

"You shouldn't joke like that."

"I'm not. You should know me better than that."

"Of course. Enough about me, how is your new book coming along?"

"Great. Those notes you sent for me to review were some good inspiration."

"You are still coming I hope?"

"What would ever convince you that I wasn't? I did promise you. If you ever need me, I'll be there."

"Yes. Even though it was some years ago, you are not one to back down on your word."

"Especially a promise made to you."

"He will pick you up at the airport. I will see you soon then."

"Tomorrow. I can't wait."

"Yes!" Matsuda cried. "Today is the day we will catch Kira!"

"Actually Matsuda-san, investigations this elaborate, especially if there are no leads to begin with, are never solved in twenty-four hours. It might be more accurate to say that today is the day we will get a clue that will lead us straight to Kira. But that phrasing still leaves a twenty-five percent chance of inaccuracy." Even if the lead suspect is in this room. L thought with a frown, turning his chair to the door to face the investigation team.

As the group entered the hotel, L stared in his calculating way at the young brunette in their midst. Said youth was a stranger in the scheme of things, having been to the task force headquarters, a.k.a. L's constantly changing hotel room, only three times before. Nevertheless, as his deductive skill was extraordinary, L was determined to use him. 'Keep your friends close and your enemies closer' the old saying went.

"Excuse me gentlemen but I have an announcement." L exclaimed. "I would like to introduce the newest member of the task force."

On cue, a tall figure emerged from the shadows at the corner of the room. She had mid-neck length chocolate hair, about five-foot-nine in height, with jeans, black boots, a plain black shirt, a floor length white trench coat and what appeared to be designer glasses.

If a very young child was asked what they thought her job was just by her looks, they would probably decide on 'story writer' or 'movie detective'.

"Everyone, this is K, one of my associates. The world knows her as Katrina Brown, the acclaimed crime fiction novelist." L explained. "K, this is Chief Yagami, his son Light, Matsuda, Mogi, Aizawa and Ukita."

"A pleasure I'm sure." K replied, taking in each of the force members with a calculating glare similar to L's own.

"Would you all please wait for me in the adjacent room?" L asked the team, shooing them away with his hand.

As he followed the rest of the team, Light turned his head to look at the new comer over his shoulder. At first his observations caused him shock but a malevolent smile slowly spread on his lips. K was standing beside L, still in his chair, with her hand on his shoulder. L was smiling up at her, pure happiness in his eyes. He said something, she laughed, she reached over and wiped some cake crumbs off the side of his mouth.

Well Light thought to himself, trying hard not let lose a trademark laugh at his apparent good fortune, His 'associate' huh? I could use this to my advantage. She's a woman after all. No matter how attached she is to L, with enough acting she'll be putty in my hands before to long.

Thanks for taking the time to read my first fic. Please review. Constructive critism is appriciated. - Panther