A Goat's Tale: Confusion Much?

By: M14Mouse

Summary: RJ can't understand why Goat won't go near him.

Disclaimer: Don't own them.

RJ, for the life of him, couldn't understand why Goat was avoiding him.

He doesn't smell bad. In fact, he smells like pizza which he thought would appeal to the fuzzy little creature.

Most fuzzy little creatures liked him…even adored him. He could make a fuzzy little creature's parade if he wanted.

But the moment that Goat saw him…he darted right behind Theo. The little goat would pop his head out and stare at RJ like he was going to eat him.

He wasn't going to eat the goat.

Goat is good on pizza…but he wouldn't go as far as to eat Theo's goat.

He didn't want to upset his student…even if Theo said that he really didn't care for the goat.

They had an entire conversation about it once.

"You know…it might be because of your animal spirit," Lily said as she put away the dishes.

He paused for a moment and frowned.

"But why isn't he afraid of yours?"

"Maybe…it is because the others aren't native to this area," Fran said as she stopped sweeping.

"Good point…" He said.

"He thinks that we are giant kittens," Theo said as he counted the money from the drawer.

He snorted to prevent himself from laughing.

"My question…why Theo? Theo doesn't scream an animal person to me. No offense," Casey added.

"None taken. I don't know why either," Theo added.

He knew better.

Theo adored Goat.

Goat adored him in return.

It was rather cute if you asked him.

"Goat…stop that. He isn't going to eat you," Theo said as he scratched behind Goat's ear.

"Blahh…"

"Yes, I am pretty sure that he isn't going to eat you. I can imagine you taste awful."

Goat gave him a look that screamed to him like…you are crazy.

"I'm positive, Goat. If something happens to you…I will go and protect you."

Goat rubbed his head against Theo's leg in approval.

He wasn't going to smile…but he did take a picture.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. How do you get a goat to like you? He researched, of course.

That turned up with nothing but…it did give him some ideas for some goat treats.

Quite possibly, he was going to be conning the goat into liking him. There was nothing wrong with that.

So, when Goat showed up again, he offered him one of the treats.

Goat looked at him then the treat. Slowly, he moved closer to him and sniffed his hand then ran away. Goat hid behind the trash can and stared for a moment. He set the treat down on the ground.

Goat approached him again and ate the treat off the ground. He took another treat out of the bag and offered it another one. Goat looked at him then at the treat.

"Blah…"

Goat's translation: No way am I touching that.

He sighed softly and went back into the kitchen.

Maybe, he should try again another time. At least, he didn't run away this time.

He had no time to think about it. He needed to get ready for the lunch rush anyway.

Then he felt something press against his side. He looked down to see Goat eating out of his pocket.

He laughed and reached down and pats Goat's head. Goat looked at him and gave him a look.

Goat's translation: I am only here for the treats.

He could work with that.

Next Chapter; Night at the Movies

A/N: How did Goat get up a tree? I don't really know. From the pics and research that I have done, goats seemed to randomly appear up trees. Why? I never know. Anyway, read and review if you wish.