PROLOGUE | GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER, NAGASHIMA TSURU

"What are you doing?"

Nagashima Tsuru stares blankly ahead at the overtly bright screen of her computer screen. The cursor is flickering absentmindedly, reminding her that it was waiting on her to do something, anything really. But the dark haired girl was too out of it to care. So Google was simply open on the screen, probably internally screaming at her to "search something already you weird bitch".

Tsuru cocks her head to the side at this. Could technology really think such things? What if-

"Earth to Nagashima Tsuru, this is your fellow coworker and love of your life speaking." A teasing voice says making Tsuru blink slowly as she returns to reality.

"Kakashi, you are not the love of my life." She tells the silver haired male standing beside her desk.

"Ah, so you're saying those five years we spent together meant nothing?" Kakashi replies, placing his hand over his heart with a mock hurt expression, "I'm hurt, Tsuru."

Tsuru simply rolls her eyes at this. Why did her boss insist on putting her on the same shift of her ex boyfriend? But also, why did she accept Kakashi's request to be friend's after their break up?

"You were the love of my life, as in past tense." Tsuru informs him, leaning back and slouching in her chair in a way that she knows in unladylike, "Now, the only love of my life is ice cream and Netflix."

"What a sad life you live." Kakashi comments as he begins to organize the folders scattered across her desk. It was something he always did before their shift was over. He'd been doing it since they both started working together, and hadn't stopped even after they broke up. Tsuru thought it was sweet once, then found it weird once they broke up, and now - she didn't really bat an eyelash at the behavior.

Kakashi wanted them to return to normal after their dating disaster, and Tsuru tried her best to honor his request. After all, they were friends again now, and what were friends for?

"Says the porn addict." She shoots back at him finally, smirking at the faint blush that covers his cheeks. Instead of struggling for a retort, Kakashi simply rubs awkwardly at the back of his neck.

"Ah, as much as I'd like to engage in our usual nightly bickering, I'm afraid our wonderful boss has requested your presence." The silver haired male informs her finally making Tsuru shake her head at the way Kakashi places emphasis on the world "wonderful".

"Calling me wonderful won't get you that promotion, Hatake!" A rather flamboyant voice calls out from an office at the opposite end of the room, "I know I'm wonderful!"

Tsuru snickers at this. Her boss, Ren Yamaguchi, was definitely the highlight of her days.

"I swear that guy has super hearing or something." One of their coworkers comments from the desk in front of them, making Kakashi and Tsuru exchange a look before she starts to count to five on her fingers.

1... 2... 3... 4...

"You're damn right I have super hearing. And you know what I don't hear? You typing out that report you owe me, Minatozaki." A voice says before they all look up to find their boss standing in front of his office door, peering at them. Ren Yamaguchi was a rather tall, slender androgynous man who's silky red hair seemingly swayed as he walked the halls of their headquarters and criticized any and everyone who walked his path. The man was nothing short of a millionaire, courtesy of his family. But Ren found a passion for crime, or rather solving it, so despite his inherited wealth, he climbed his way to the top of the of the criminal justice career path presented to him. And now, he was he captain of his very own investigation department.

"Captain, how are you on this wonderful night?" One of Tsuru's coworkers greets their boss with a wide smile.

Promotional time was approaching, which meant a lot of ass kissing on Tsuru's coworker's part. But unfortunately -

"I would be better if you'd remove that unpleasant sight you call a face away from me, Egawa."

Ren Yamaguchi saw right through his employees.

"Yes sir" The employee, Mano Egawa, mumbles with a defeated look that makes Tsuru grin.

'Sucker' She thought.

"Nagashima-" Ren addresses her suddenly, causing her to jump to attention, "If you make me wait any longer I'm going to feel like my sister that time her groom stood her up."

Kakashi scrunches his brows at their bosses's words while Tsuru grins in amusement. She makes her way to where he's standing in front of his office with his hands on his hips. When she approaches, he turns and heads into his office. And she hesitates momentarily before following. Oddly enough, Ren's office is darker than usual. His usual bright lights are no where to be seen, instead replaced by a single lamp on his desk.

Tsuru frowns as she struggles to maneuver her way in the dimness. She barely manages to suppress a shriek of surprise when a hand that most certainly isn't Ren's grasps hers and leads her to a chair. The dark haired woman could feel her heart beating rapidly in her chest as she glances at her bosses who was happily propping down in the seat behind his desk to the chair behind pulling out for her by a mysterious figure. After an encouraging nod by her boss, Tsuru sits down slowly, watching as the figure seats themselves in the seat beside her.

What was happening? But most importantly, who was this person?

When they sit down, that's when the sole light in the room shines on them. Tsuru is then presented with the sight of a fair skinned male with calm dark eyes, a well defined jawline, and dark, short, spiky hair. She recognized him from the tv, the various news articles, and well just about everywhere else.

"Tsuru meet Obito Uchiha." Ren introduces with a smile much too friendly, "Obito meet Tsuru Nagashima, your date to the Blood Ball."

"It's nice to meet you, Tsuru." Obito says politely with a small smile that made Tsuru blush before her bosses' words registered.

"Date to what-" She blurts out then, confusion evident on her face, "I didn't consent to any dates concerning blood or balls."

Ren actually face palms at this while surprisingly, Obito snickers.

"Isn't she just the epitome of a true lady?" Ren says to Obito before returning his attention to his employee, "It's not an actual date, Tsuru. So you can get your young cat lady panties out of a twist-"

"Hey!" Tsuru interrupts, face flushed red from embarrassment at having been put on the spot in front of Obito. She ducks her head slightly and grits out, "I only have five cats."

"Five too many." Is all Ren says as he waves her words off. The red haired male leans on his desk as he continues, "Anyways, this 'date' is simply a guise for you to investigate. You remember we put the Uchiha investigation on hold because we didn't have any leads? Well we may have found one, or should I say, three."

When Ren slides three Manila folders her way, Tsuru hesitates, glancing at Obito who's still smiling politely then back to Ren. The dark haired woman leans towards her boss then.

"Uh, not to question your judgement here boss, but are you sure it's a good idea to discuss this now?" Tsuru whispers, glancing at Obito once more before adding, "There's kind of an Uchiha in the room-"

"I can hear you, you know." Obito speaks up with an amused smile while Ren rolls his eyes at his dense employee.

"For the love of all things holy, where did I put that wine?" Ren complains, seemingly too sober to deal with his female employee. He starts to search the cabinet's behind him for a drink while Tsuru stares in confusion.

Was she missing something?

"I'm a double agent." Obito informs her finally, "Or undercover, whatever you wish to call it really."

'Oh' Tsuru thought. That was surprising to say the least.

"I may be an Uchiha, but even I can identify corruption." Obito adds, nodding at the Manila folders before checking his watch.

Tsuru takes the time to pick the folders up from the desk. The Uchiha case was confusing to say the least. The most she knew was that they were not only corrupt city officials, but corrupt morally as well. She'd heard some very disturbing stories regarding them, and if she were being honest - she wanted nothing to do with such a case. But it wasn't like she had a choice, when Ren gave her an assignment, she was expected to complete it.

The Uchiha were powerful, but there was said to be a few very important family members who kept everything together. And because of law enforcement's inability to figure out these individuals, the Uchiha Case had been put on hold. But now, it appeared it was about to reopen.

And it was about to be lead by Tsuru this time.

"Tsuru, my lovely Goddess you." Ren starts, face flushed as he pours himself a second glass of wine. He must have downed the first when she wasn't looking. "Your task is simple, disguised as Obito's date, you will interact with the three individuals listed in those folders and try to come up with whatever you can that's useful for the case. Don't just attend the ball, be a part of it. Make lasting impressions, the more you get involved with the family - the better."

"Yes sir." Tsuru replies, nodding firmly despite the nerves threatening to consume her.

Ren happily returns to his drinking then. But luckily Obito seems to sense her nervousness.

"My family can be intimidating, but I can assure you nothing too bad will happen." He says making Tsuru stare at him apprehensively. The sole lamp in the room casts an eerie glow across his face, illuminating the devious smirk on his lips as he adds-

"Though I have to wonder, what's a night without a little danger?"

AUTHOR'S

NOTE

This is an Uchiha X OC Fanfiction.

It is a modern!AU in the genre(s) of crime, thriller, horror, etc.

The reason this chapter is so short is because it's the prologue! + This story can also be found on Wattpad under: SH1NOBIS