Love Triangle
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Ellie and Den quite don't like to share Alphonse. He has no clue what to do.
Disclaimer: Don't own them
Love_bingo prompt: Love Triangle
Alphonse knew that cats and dogs can get along. He has seen it many times on his journey.
He had no idea why Den and Ellie couldn't get along at all. He asked Whiney about it. Just in case, he missed something. From she said, they got along fine before. It was just strange. He could be playing with one and the other one would instantly be there. Ellie would hiss and Dean would groan at each other. One time, Ellie was sitting on his lap and Dean gave her the evil eye. They would never physically hurt each other.
It does just look like that they are about to tear into each other.
That made him nervous more than anything.
He asked Granny about it.
"They are jealous."
He blinked.
"Of what?"
Granny just smiled at him.
"Of your affection. You spoil them really."
"I don't spoil them!"
Granny lowered her glasses and gave him a look.
"I remember someone sneaking Den a piece of their dinner."
"It was only a little piece and he looked hungry."
"And who lets Ellie sleep in their bed?"
"She is comfortable where she is?"
She tilted her head and gave him a knowing look.
"You give them affection equally but they want to yours. They don't like sharing."
"They have too."
She nodded her head.
"Yes, they do. You just have to get them too."
He frowned for a moment. How in the world was he supposed to do that?
-FMAFMA-
First place that he looked was the library in town. He spent the entire day reading what he could. They had plenty of books on training animals. There were not so much of them getting along. He did find a common element to each of them.
Treats.
When he got home, he grabbed Dean and Ellie's favorite treats and then took a seat on the outside step. Den came as soon as he heard the bag. He took a seat next to him and wagging his tail. He was eager for the treat. Few minutes later, Ellie came out with a small meow. Den groaned softly and Ellie started to hiss.
"No," He said to both of them.
"Come here, Ellie."
Slowly, Ellie approached him then took a seat at the end of the stair. Good…one step at a time. Although, they kept giving each other dirty looks.
He laid Den's treat on one side and Ellie's on another. Den grabbed his treat and Ellie grabbed hers. They rushed off to their respect corners in the grass and ate. He grinned for a moment before he pulled out another one. This time, it was on his lap. It almost made him giggle when they kept giving him and each other dirty looks. Finally, Ellie got onto his lap. He grabbed her gently and stroked her fur. She purred and hissed. It was if she confused on what to do. When Den moved close enough, he started to reach out and scratch behind his ear. Den relaxed against his touch. For a few moments, they were relaxed against him.
"See you guys can get along!"
Then he heard a door slam behind him.
"Hey, Al! You're back!" Whiney said behind him.
Ellie bolted from his lap and Den chased after her. He sighed to himself and turned to look at her.
"Sorry?" She said.
"IT is okay…"
At least, he knew now that it can be done.
But he is probably going to need some more treats...
End
A/N: Yes, this was based on another true story. I had two dogs that didn't like share over scratches and loves. They get along better but they only just tolerate each other. But oh, well…maybe Den and Ellie will have a better relationship in the future. Thanks for the reviews! And read and review if you wish.