"Laxus!" Makarov belted out.

"Sheesh, what is it old man?" Laxus answered rudely as he walked over. "Keep yellin like that and you won't have many days left."

"I have a letter addressed to you specifically. If it's a job try not to make the damage bill too big."

"Got it."

He returned to Freed, Bixlow, and Evergreen to open the envelope up. If it was an important job he definitely wanted those three to accompany him.

"So what's it say, boss?" Bixlow inquired.

"Yeah, what's it say?" His "babies" echoed.

"Dear Laxus," he mumbled bits and pieces of it out. "Performance at Grand Magic Games… Caught the eye of… Photoshoot… Leopard Print… Bring accomplice."

"A modeling gig?" The three members of the Thunder Legion shouted out at once.

"Surely you'll take me," Evergreen boasted. "After all I am the fairest one in Fiore it's about time I get the recognition I deserve."

"No Laxus take me!" Freed shoved her aside and gave a rallying proclamation. "As leader of The Thunder Legion it is my duty to always be your right hand man be it a serious battle or a trivial photoshoot."

"Hey Mira."

Freed's and Evergreen's mouths were agape as they stood in shock. They were so busy pleading their cases they didn't even realize Laxus walked away from them.

"Oh hey Laxus," she smiled back at him while cleaning a glass behind the bar. "What's up?"

"So I got this letter from a magazine asking if I'd model for them," his usual booming voice was rather reserved. "And they're asking for another person as well and I figured since you've got experience with this type of stuff you'd be the best choice."

"Of course Laxus I'd be happy too," she answered with glee. "I haven't modeled in over seven years technically so this'll be great. Did the letter have any specifics on what kind of photoshoot?"

"Uh, it wasn't too specific, all it said was leopard print."

"Hmmm, well animal stuff is more Lisanna than me. But whatever this should be fun."

She smiled back at him as he thanked her for going along with this. Laxus had no idea why he was agreeing to do this in the first place. Modeling? He's a warrior, the strong don't pose for pictures. At least he had Mirajane Strauss, the apple of Fiore's eye, to take the pressure off of him for it.

The next day the pair of S Class Wizards arrived at their job which didn't require their incredible magic power. However it did turn out to be one that might've tested their limits the most.

"Hello hello hello," a flashily dressed man approached them. "Laxus you're looking absolutely stunning this shall go great. So who'd you bring for your partner?"

"Hi there," Mira gleefully waved.

"You got Mirajane Strauss! Oh this'll make my career!"

The photographer celebrated in elation over this outcome. Not only did he get to shoot Laxus' debut, he's also going to benefit from Mira's return to modeling. Thanks to the Grand Magic Games these two are as popular as any pair of wizards in the country for sure. Copies will fly off the shelves.

"Alright?" Laxus raised in eyebrow in anticipation and confusion over this man's joyous display. "Can we get this thing rolling soon or?"

"Oh yes, my mistake. That wasn't very professional of me," he calmed down and led the two of them to the stage where he would photograph them.

"So what kind of shoot is this gonna be?" Mirajane asked. "Laxus told me that it said leopard print so are we gonna have like a jungle theme?"

They were pointed to a display which had various articles of clothing on it. "Clothing" is a generous word though.

"Uhm," Mirajane's voice was filled with uncertainty as she picked up a skimpy leopard-print thong. "This is a little daring isn't it? I'm not seeing anything to cover my top either."

"Is that going to be a problem? I said to Laxus in the message that it was going to be a very risqué and gravure photoshoot."

"Did you now?" Mira started to seethe with anger as she turned her head toward Laxus. "Would you mind giving us a moment?"

Mirajane and Laxus walked into a changing room together. She couldn't freaking believe this. She was ready to burst a blood vessel at Laxus.

"Wow don't you think it would've been a little smart to read the entire contract?" The She-Devil sardonically scolded him but quietly so their client wouldn't hear. "What kind of idiot takes a modeling job without going over all the guidelines?"

"Well sorry but modeling isn't really my usual request."

"Oh so when you get a request you just take it without reading through it? What if I sent you a request saying give me 10 million Jewel would you do it?"

"Alright I screwed up. Yellin at me won't fix it. I'll just tell the guy that we thought about it some more and we don't wanna do it," Laxus tried to calm her down.

He was about to walk out and face their client but Mira grabbed him by the arm. Her face was full of various emotions so Laxus couldn't read her at all.

"No you can't do that. Because A) Fairy Tail Wizards aren't supposed to go back on their word and B) I'll lose tons of credibility if I back out of a photoshoot I agreed to."

Laxus let out a sigh of acceptance.

"Fine then, I guess we'll have to do this."

There were two separate changing booths in the room. Laxus still had a hard time believing this. All he was given to wear was leopard print underwear and an armband. He kept thinking about all the shit he'd get from not only his guild but every other guild for this. Nobody will take him seriously anymore. And to think he finally stopped being known as "Makarov's grandson" after he defeated Jura. Now he'll forever be branded as "Spotted Speedo Boy" or something.

After accepting his fate and putting on the small pieces of coverage he walked back in to the photographing room. Now there were three more people in the room and they were all complimenting how good he looked. Mira walked out a few moments afterwards. All she had on were the pieces of jewelry on her wrist and finger, a leopard print bandana, and the scanty piece of fabric to "cover" her bottom.

She covered her breasts with her arms in shame. Her expression was full of regret and hatred, yet at the same time she was blushing innocently. Almost pouting.

"Alright Mira you're a professional you can do this, Jenny did it." She thought to herself. "It's just a few quick photos and you're done… A few photos with Laxus."

She didn't even notice anyone else in the room as her eyes were so busy scanning her partner's body. His burly shoulders, bulging muscles, and tantalizing tattoo enticed her. He started to scratch the back of his head, causing his massive bicep to flex.

"Oh my god." She thought in a quick and defeated tone.

"Mirajane you look ravishing my darling," the client stated as he walked over to his camera.

"Thanks." She cynically answered, while still self-consciously hugging her arms to her chest.

Once Laxus noticed she entered, he too was awe-struck at her marvelous body. He's seen her in swimsuits before but for the first time he was absolutely mesmerized. His eyes widened at the sight of her smooth and heavenly legs. Her elegant ivory hair was tied in a leopard print bandana that gave off a feral and carnal vibe. Mira was truly an ethereal being, and he had no idea how he was going to able to act professional while standing next to her while both basically naked.

"Lovely. Let's get started, shall we?" The client exclaimed to them.

"I'm not gonna have to show my bare chest, right?" Mira worriedly asked.

"Of course not, we'll get the right camera angles so nobody will see anything too racy or lewd."

Mira let out a sigh of relief. At least this shoot won't be on the extremely wild side. But she still had to maintain herself and focus on the camera, not Laxus' rippling and toned body. Her partner was in the same boat. He has never even modeled before and his first time is with an angelic beauty… who was practically in the nude.

"Alright now Laxus, turn your back to the camera. Perfect. And you're gonna be turning your head to the right so we get to see that savage scar of yours."

"Wow Laxus, you're a natural at this," Mira sweetly complimented him.

"Okay, Mirajane you're going to stand right next to him," she obeyed his command and walked on to the stage. "Now put your left hand, to show off that lovely ring, on his arm."

Mira reluctantly moved her arm out of the way of her chest.

"If you look down I'll kill you," she told Laxus while clenching her teeth.

However, once her hand made contact with his skin, static began to charge. Not the kind that Laxus generates through his magic. She glanced at his powerfully built pectorals, astonished.

"What happened to not lookin down?" Laxus coyly asked.

Mirajane gasped, blushed, and pouted her lips at his cocky attitude. But that statement did remind her of her situation. She briefly panicked as her breasts were exposed. Thankfully they were covered by Laxus' arm as he moved his hand to her face. He brushed her luminous hair to the side and outlined her jaw with the side of his hand.

"Wow his arms are so huge you can hardly see any of her bosom," the client faintly said to one of his assistants. "Alright let's do this!"

On the cue Mira turned her face to the camera. The look in her eyes was seduction manifested in a physical form. They were sinful and tempting yet at the same time full of purity and virtue. She opened her mouth slightly to show allure. Laxus how no idea how she could make a face like that instantaneously. She truly was amazing at everything she did.

He then realized that the job wasn't to stand there and admire Mira. He turned his face back to the camera as well. Putting on a fierce and powerful visage to counter Mira's entrancing one. All of the viewers stood stunned. The natural chemistry between these two models was astounding. The client probably took 15 pictures of that one pose. The two of them did embody everything he wanted the photoshoot to be: intense, sexy, and smoldering.

"Wow those are definitely the best photos I've ever taken in my career… and probably will take," the photographer proclaimed with awe. "You know what, that's good. No other pictures can top these, I have what I need."

"Wait so we got into this stripper get-up just for one pi-" Laxus' ranting was cut off by Mira putting a hand on his mouth.

"Glad we could help you today sir."

Afterwards Laxus put his furcoat back on to partially cover up. He was sitting on the steps of the stage while the client and his assistants discussed how many magazines they were going to contact about this career-defining modeling job. Laxus was then slapped on the back of the head by Mira who covered herself up with a big black blanket.

"Next time, read everything on the contract."

"Yeah, sorry," Laxus buried his face into his hand in shame.

About a couple of weeks later the photo could be found in literally every magazine in Fiore. Fashion magazines, gossip magazines, even Jason from Sorcerer Weekly got his hands on it and wrote an article titled "COOOOOOOL!". Everybody was talking about it as well.

"Hey Laxus lookin real good!" Natsu teased.

"Yeah big guy, who knew that the almighty Laxus is Fiore's next top model?" Gajeel added in.

The two of them laughed for a moment then met bolts of lightning and were slammed into the wall.

"So Mira," Lucy raised an eyebrow. "How was it getting that close to Laxus while you guys are both so underdressed?"

"Oh come on Mira don't act like you didn't enjoy it," Cana prodded her.

Even Makarov received grief about it.

"Wow Makarov, so you're trying to take my guild's place as sexiest in Fiore?" Master Bob of Blue Pegasus playfully joked. "It wasn't enough being the strongest guild apparently."

"I can't believe your grandson is shacking up with your right hand woman. That's got to lead to some family drama huh?" Master Goldmine of Quattro Cerberus jeered.

Makarov was absolutely fuming with rage.

"I should've opened it before I gave it to him! I knew anything asking specifically for Laxus was bad news!"