Hi, I know I'm supposed to be writing Words of a Ghost and I am in the process of finishing chapter five but I had an idea of another story. It's a little different, kind of a different angle on Maltara anyway I hope you like it! :D

The clock, that's all he could hear as its endless ticking slowly started to drive him insane. Mal sat in Lt. Anders office, anxiously tapping his foot against the floor as he waited for Anders to tell him why he needed to be here. Mal glared at Anders as he sat quietly reading through a file sat on his desk, Mal could feel his patience starting to wear thin as he sat up hastily in his seat. Finally Anders looked up from his desk, clearing his throat before he spoke.

Anders:" Detective, you're probably wondering why I called you in here?"

Mal:" Well it had crossed my mind…"

Anders stood and picked up the file, eyeing it once again before looking back at Mal.

Anders:" I know it's been frustrating that the leads have been cold on the Turner case but it seems we've finally had a breakthrough. Since his last kill, he's been spotted in Phoenix in Arizona."

Mal nodded as he started to rise from his seat.

Mal:" Alright well then I'll just-"

Anders:" Wait Mal, there's something else. In order to keep you on this case; the Bureau is sending an Agent to assist you, that way we still have jurisdiction in the state."

Mal slowly lowered himself back into his seat as he glanced at the floor.

Mal:" Okay well, who are they sending?"

Anders sat back at his desk then pulled his sleeve back, as he glanced at the watch on his wrist.

Anders:" She should be here any minute."

Mal quickly looked back up at Anders.

Mal:" She?"

At that moment, the door clicked open gaining Mal's full attention. A woman dressed in a black suit with long flowing brown hair stepped inside, quietly closing the door behind her. Mal felt his heartbeat instantly quicken the minute he laid eyes on her. Anders jumped up from his desk, walking across the room to greet the Agent with a formal handshake.

Anders:" Miss Williams, right on time! Mal, I'd like you to meet Special Agent Natara Williams."

Stumbling to his feet, Mal greeted Natara with a small forced smile only to receive a glare in return.

Natara:" Sir I mean no disrespect, but I was informed that I'd be working with the precinct's best Detective; not some clumsy underwear model wannabe with a badge."

Anders couldn't help the snorted laugh he tried to hold in, as he looked back at Mal's shocked expression across his face.

Anders:" Miss Williams, I assure you Mal may not look like much but believe me he's one of the best we have here at the SFPD."

Mal straighten his tie as he made his way over to Natara, awkwardly clearing his throat to gain her attention.

Mal:" Okay first of all, thanks...I think and second I am not an underwear model, although I can see how you would make that mistake."

Natara scoffed while rolling her eyes. Mal extended his hand to Natara glancing at her with a charming smile on his face.

Mal:" Look let's try this again; Mal Fallon pleased to meet you."

Natara ignored Mal as she pushed past him; looking back towards Lt. Anders.

Natara:" Sir, I'm not sure if you're aware but I prefer to work alone. I've read through the case file and I'm up to speed, I even took the liberty of creating a profile on Adam Turner."

Mal ran his hand through his hair in frustration, letting out an irritated huff.

Mal:" You're not seriously thinking of giving my case to this stuck up fed are you?!"

Natara:" Excuse me?!"

Anders:" Enough both of you! Miss Williams, I understand your usual working arrangement but Detective Fallon has been working this case from the start. The two of you are the best at what you do and your Chief and I agreed that putting you together on this case was the right decision. So I suggest that you get used to it! Now your train leaves at 7am sharp tomorrow morning, when you arrive in Phoenix I want you to find Turner before anymore woman turn up dead! Do I make myself clear?"

Mal and Natara answered with a stern 'Yes Sir' before being dismissed and stepping out of Anders office back into the bullpen. As the two stood silently, Mal once again cleared his throat gaining Natara's attention as he leaned back slightly placing his hands in his pockets.

Mal:" So looks like we're working together…"

Natara:" Listen Detective, I never work with a partner the only reason we're stuck together is because Chief Blair and Lt. Anders insist on it. So during this case; you do your thing, I'll do mine and stay out of my way okay?"

Mal:" Errr sure."

Natara:" And try not to be late tomorrow morning!"

With that, Natara straightened her jacket and walked away leaving Mal alone as he let out a frustrated sigh. Taking one last glance of Natara as she stepped out into the car park, Mal mumbled under his breath.

Mal:" Well this should be interesting…"

So…what do you think so far? I hope you liked it! Please review! Jade xx