Dragon Family Values

Disclaimer – I do not own Fairy Tail

Summary: Laxus will do anything to make his mate happy. Laxus x Freed

Author's Note #1 – I'm using the 100 Theme Fanfiction Challenge for this collection. I thought it'd be something different.

Author's Note #2 – This one I am rating M.

Author's Note #3 – These drabbles are pretty much one-shots and are not related to each other in any way unless otherwise indicated.

Happiness (Rated M)

"Help me," Laxus deadpanned to the only person he felt could help him.

Mira raised her head and stared at the lightning mage, noticing the strained expression on his face. It seemed as if he was trying to hold himself together. "What do you need help with?"

"What is the proper first year anniversary gift?"

"The proper…you mean traditional?"

"Yes."

"Paper."

Laxus just stared at her. "Excuse me?"

"Paper is the traditional gift for a first year wedding anniversary," she replied calmly. Why did she have to work at the guild today?

"Paper," Laxus repeated. "Paper?"

"Yes. Paper," she replied. Three…two…one…

"WHAT THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH PAPER?!" Laxus roared.

Mira took a deep breath. "Why me?" she mumbled. "Laxus, would it be helpful if I offered some ideas?"

The lightning mage's anxious yet livid expression seemed to dwindle as he pondered that suggestion. "I suppose. What did you have in mind?"

"You could do a genealogy gift…or not? What about a family tree?"

"Not enough family."

"A wedding scrapbook?"

"I don't have the patience."

"Money?"

"Won't take it."

"Origami money?"

"What the hell is that?"

"You take paper jewel and fold them up like origami," Mira replied with a smile.

"No."

"Gift certificate?"

"He won't even take money."

"Gift card?"

"Are you really that obtuse?!"

Mira groaned. "Then what about a bottle of wine with a cute little card attached to it?"

"He doesn't drink alcohol."

"Then pick something from the anniversary flower gift list! Or the modern anniversary gift list!" she snapped.

"There are different lists?"

"Yes!"

"Why didn't you say so before?"

"AUGH!"

Laxus flinched. "What's on the flower list?"

"For first year anniversary?" she replied as she tried to calm herself. "Carnations."

"No. He doesn't like those. What about the modern list?"

"Clocks."

"Clocks?"

"Yes. Clocks."

"You're not very helpful with this sort of thing."

"Fine! Go wear a paper thong for all I care! Just leave me out of it!" Mira screamed before storming off.

As Laxus watched her go, he said, "It must be her time of the month."

"Can I open them now?" Freed asked as Laxus led him—stumbling—to their bedroom.

"Not until I shut the door."

"Huh? Why?"

"You'll see," Laxus answered. "All right. Open them."

When Freed opened his eyes, he gasped.

"Happy Anniversary."

"This is my anniversary gift?"

The smirk Laxus was about to let grace his features faltered. "Is there something wrong with it?"

"Laxus, it's almost a life-size version of you…naked…made out of origami paper."

"But—wait. What do you mean almost?"

"Your penis isn't that big."

"Excuse me?!"

"I'm not insulting your size. It's perfectly fine. But this…are you trying to compensate for something?"

"I'm not trying to compensate for anything."

"Then why the bigger pe—?"

"Just drop it," Laxus cut in, losing his patience. "There's more."

"Let me guess. You got a naked statue, too?"

"No."

"But you want one, don't you?"

"Of you, maybe. But that's not the point," Laxus said hurriedly. "Each folded piece of paper has a…request."

Freed smiled. "You mean I can cash in these little requests, and you do things for me?"

"It's more the other way around."

"What?!" Freed started, looking offended. "How is that for me?"

"Because you're on the receiving end."

"…oh. Oh!" Freed exclaimed in realization.

"Yes, they're those kinds of requests."

The rune mage headed over to origami Laxus and pulled off one of the pieces. "Now it's the right size."

"Freed," Laxus warned, but the rune mage just laughed it off.

"I like the idea, Laxus. It makes me very happy, but it's not very romantic."

"Then we'll light a fucking a candle!" the lightning mage snapped. "This whole anniversary thing wasn't easy! I mean…paper?"

"You were going for traditional?"

"Yes."

"Then I love it and it is romantic," Freed said sweetly before he sauntered toward the bed. "Now let's try one of these requests out."

Author's Note – My brain hurts is strange. Please review!

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