Ignisha: Alright, chapter three is up. Don't own either of the Manga..."

Six Paths in Mahora

Episode Three: Roommate... err, Housemate?

Nagato sat in silence in his new bedroom. Glancing around, he noticed that there was barely anything inside, only a closet full of one futon and pillow, a few cloth rackets, an unused drawer, and a small bookshelf. Sighing, he took off his scroll and proceeded to unscroll it. Taking a peek inside, he noticed a lot of things that would be useful for the future:

1 – Clothing

2 – Money

3 – Books

4 – Research

5 – Tools

6 – Extra Scrolls

7 – Personal Stuff

8 – Manuals

9 – Ninja Tools

10 – Food.

Nagato didn't even want to know what the "Research" or "Personal Stuff" seals held, seeing that this once belonged to the great Gama no Jiraiya, also known as the biggest pervert in the whole Elemental Countries back in the day. Sighing in his dignity, he unsealed "Clothing", "Money", "Books", "Tools" and "Manuals". He found that Jiraiya had a lot of clothes he usually wore, some jumpsuits to practice and train in, sleeping clothes and casual to formal wear. Problem was that they were all too big to wear. Nagato shrugged. Nothing like a simple Jutsu to fix. Taking a look at the wallet and checkbook, his eyes boggled at the amount of zeros Jiraiya had. Fighting back the river of tears that were flowing down his cheeks, Nagato smiled brightly. "I thank you, Sensei, for giving me so much money..."

Looking at books, Nagato nearly yelled in fright at the amount of Icha Icha books that were inside, along with a few normal books, ero books, and Tales, Jiraiya's first novel. Looking at the Icha Icha books in fear and beads of sweat coming down, he swore to himself, "I will NEVER republish these..." He thought loudly, remembering the times Konan spotted him with Yahiko, reading Jiraiya's porns. Nagato shivered. He then paused for a moment, before resealing them. "Unless it's really desperate and needed..." He thought silently with tears, stacking the books, minus the ero magazines, into the bookshelf. Taking a look at the tools, he found basic tools for building and constructing, which Nagato found ironic, since Jiraiya could make literally any housing using any equipment he sees. Stashing them inside the closet, Nagato took a look at the manuals and sighed in relief at seeing the instruction and recipe for Blood Pills, Soldier Pills, and more. Putting them into the bookshelf as well, Nagato thought back at his earlier assault towards his new Land Lord.

(Flashback)

Evangeline twitched a brow several times as she listened to Takamichi explaining the current situation and why Nagato was here. After a few minutes past, Evangeline continued to stare at her wine as Nagato started to fidget about. Suddenly, she breathes in.

"No."

Nagato let out the breath he didn't know he was holding, figuring something like this would happen. Meanwhile, Takamichi frowned. "And why not, Evangeline-kun?"

Evangeline looked up. "First of all, I have no idea who this brat is, so why should I take him in? Second of all, th-that brat was... my first..." She trailed off, a blush evident on her face. Takamichi and Nagato blinked in confusion.

"First...?" The two repeated.

Evangeline growled. "A-anyway, there is NO way am I letting this brat stay in my cottage! And even if I did, which I won't, there isn't any room in the cottage!"

That's when Takamichi chuckled. "Ah, but you forgot that empty room that you barely use in the back. I suppose it's next to that hidden training room of yours?"

Nagato looked at where Takamichi pointed and noticed that there was an empty room. Evangeline flinched, beads of sweat running down her face. "H-how does he know about that room! I mean, sure I don't use it very often, but... And he's only been here a couple of times! Don't tell me...! The times he was here, while waiting for me, he explored my cottage! The nerve of that blockhead!"

Evangeline glared at Takamichi before sighing. "Look, I don't care if I have an extra room in the back, the answer's still NO...!"

Nagato looked at Takamichi. "Umm, Takamichi-san, I don't mean to intrude, but can't we find a different place for me to stay in? I mean, I don't want to barge into this young girl's house and just suddenly ask to stay in..." Evangeline tweaked a tick mark hearing the "young girl" comment as Takamichi stifled his laughter. Before he knew it, Nagato was being held down by his collar towards Evangeline's face. "Look, brat, I don't care who or what you are, don't... Call... Me... A KID!"

Nagato blinked, suddenly sensing killer intent from the little girl in front of her, accidentally setting his Rinnegan on. Evangeline widened her eyes seeing the rippled purple eyes.

"Who... who are you!" She roared, pushing Nagato back as Takamichi blinked at Nagato's strange eyes. Evangeline pointed at Nagato. "That eye should have been extinct well over a 1000 years ago! How the hell do you have it!"

Nagato blinked. "Wh-what are you talking about, I was born with this..."

Evangeline twitched an eye. "You mean to tell me... that that accursed eye still exist in this world...?"

"Umm..."

Takamichi sighed, seeing that this has gone long enough. "Oh well, at least we tried, Nagato-kun. Sorry for wasting your time, Evangeline-kun. Come on, Nagato-kun..."

"Wait..."

The two males turned to Evangeline who glared at them with dark eyes. "Takamichi, you go... You..." She pointed at the red head. "Stay..."

Nagato blinked as Takamichi smiled. "I see you have had a change of heart, Evangeline-kun..."

"Wha!" Evangeline shocked as Nagato blinked. "D-don't take it seriously, alright! I'm only doing it for his eyes!" Somehow, Nagato had a sense of déjà vu, seeing that he knew two men who wanted their brothers' eyes for more power. Takamichi chuckled. "Alright then. Nagato-kun, if you need any help, you know who to call..." Nagato nodded dumbly as the man left.

After Takamichi left, Evangeline turned to Nagato. "Now, if you want to stay here, I'm going to set some rules."

Nagato sweat-dropped. "H-hai..."

"For the time you're here, I expect you to call me by my name with respect and honor. And I also want..." She blushed. "You to turn on your eye when I say so... Alright!" She demanded. Nagato flinched at her tone. "H-hai...!"

"Very well, Chachamaru, take our guest to his new room..." She ordered as the green-haired girl next to her bowed. "Hai, Master..."

And so started Nagato's stay.

(End Flashback)

Nagato sighed as he stashed his scroll away before gazing at the "Ninja Tools" compartment. He turned away, before turning back to it. He sighed. "Just for extra measurements..." He said to himself as he unsealed a few empty scrolls and started resealing kunai, shuriken, and other Ninja tools into the scroll. After setting them up, he took out the futon and laid on it. Sighing for the umpteenth time, he took out the card that Konoe said was a "Pactio" card. Gazing at it again, he wondered what it was and how it worked.

Sighing, he placed the card down and turned off the lights to go sleep. Beofre he went to sleep however, he gazed out his slightly opened door to see the waning moon outside. As he closed his eyes, he thought, "What exactly did the Rikudo Sennin seal up in the moon...?"

As he slept, he had the most oddest and most horrifying dream of his life.

"THE JUUBI IS MINE!"

Ignisha: Short chapter, I gotta say... Meh, anyway, this cahpter's down, and next is the start of the Kyoto Arc, so stay tuned! REVIEW!