Asher West (Earth-30)

Other Aliases:

* Brown

 I'll kill anyone who gets in the way of stopping me.
—**Reaper**
## History

### Early Childhood

Asher West was born in Los Angeles, California, to Damon and Tracy West. Two weeks after his birth, Damon left, leaving Tracy all on her own to take care of her baby. Los Angeles was rough. Highly priced. Filled with sketchy people. A trap to those who couldn't read between the lines. Some would even say it's the place to go and chase your dreams... and part of Tracy believed that. Her eyes were filled with stars and dazzling lights, yearning to shine her name upon the endless landscape. Her hopes of being actress were limited with Asher's birth.

She often struggled. Working two or three jobs to make ends meet for her and her son. Friends, babysitters, and neighbors often kept their eye on Asher in her absence. The only free time she did have, if any, was spent in casting rooms facing rejections. The life she had became tiring quick, and the endless billboards of stars taunted her. So she made a decision. A decision she would try not to think about when she broke into the light.

Asher remembers the day well. Tracy left him under the impression they were running errands, but her intentions weren't good. They were far from the rust stained apartment building they lived in, and instead, Asher remembered seeing homes that were like an architect's dream. Suburbia in other words. Happy, safe, and mostly healthy homes. Tracy had pulled up to one of them, and walked with him to the door, in which she rang the doorbell and informed him she forgot something in the car. A big and tall man had answered the door, and when Asher had been asked where his mother was, he turned to find her gone. This man was Chen Yung, and despite attempts to reconnect the boy with his mother, he took Asher in as his own son. Unknown to Asher until at least his teenage years, Chen was a former friend of Damon's.

### The Underworld of LA

Asher's teenage years came on fast. For a long time he'd been raised in what was considered a relatively normal lifestyle. Chen and Mey Yung adopted him by the age of seven, and with time, he grew close to his new family. Most of all however, he grew closest with his brother Bo, who was the same age as him. Chen hid certain things from Asher for quite some time, considering he was human, and didn't want to frighten him. Truthfully he was the head of a family of werewolves, and when he wasn't at his day job, maintained his status as an Alpha of a local pack. This was easy to hide from Asher and his children at a young age, considering those born werewolves don't start developing their abilities until the age of thirteen. He'd instructed his daughters, Kei Lan and Jia, not to reveal details to Asher when they started to develop their abilities. But when Bo started to show the telltale signs, Chen sat Asher down to come clean.

There was an initial sense of betrayal in Chen hiding things from him. It stirred up some anger and rebellion within him, and he grew to distance himself from the Alpha quite a bit. Though he maintained his relationship with the rest of his family, his anger was geared towards Chen. Chen regretted not telling him sooner, but ultimately, it was for Asher's safety. Asher expressed his anger through the average teenage scope. Listening to punk rock, acting out in school, and doing all the things that he shouldn't have. This involved The Troublesome Three, a moniker attributed to his small friend circle in high school. This consisted of Asher, Bo, and a local student they'd befriended named Amalia Hadi.

Things were fun for some time. But on a late night venture into the woods for some misfit chaos, Asher discovered why Bo had chosen to hide the world of supernaturals from him at a young age. The intentions the three had were clean: start a bonfire in the woods, chill out, do what teens do, and talk about life. Asher and Bo had been instructed before not to venture into them, but Asher hadn't seen the true harm in it yet. Bo had tried to stop Asher, but his stubborn nature would almost cost their lives. In the haze and height of their fun, the group was attacked by a lone vampire, whose vendetta against the Yung's was personal. Mey however had followed her instinct that something was wrong, and with her husband, tracked the scent of their children to the woods. Finding the cornered by the creature, both fully shifted into their werewolf forms, and killed the vampire.

Chen's initial instinct was to scold the two boys for daring not to listen to his instruction, but he knew they suffered enough in one night. The experience shook Asher up, and the only thing he could do was close in on those close to him. This included his family, and Amalia, who he'd begun to develop feelings for.

### Learning Curve

That night changed his life forever. It wasn't something he spoke of often, but considering what happened, he knew to trust Chen indefinitely. Not long after it happened, Amalia came clean to Asher about her lineage. She was from a long bloodline of witches dating to ancient times, and after that night, she felt she couldn't be deceptive towards him any longer. The two begun dating some time after.

Meanwhile, Chen begun to fear for Asher's safety. He was certain that his kids could defend themselves if need be, but Asher was human. A few punches or kicks wouldn't hurt a vampire or werewolf like it would a human. While other teenagers were getting involved with sports, Chen took Asher under his wing, and begun to train him to defend himself. He revealed to Asher that he'd been friend with his father Damon, who was a former hunter of supernaturals, and had revealed their secrets and fighting techniques to Chen. These things were passed on to Asher, who'd gotten somewhat close to the concept of his real father through the process. Asher was a natural in learning these things, as though he gained the skills from his real father. But his potential feared Malcolm, and worse things were to come...

### The Birth of Reaper

By the time Asher had reached the age of twenty, he was preparing to enter the real world on his own. His sisters had gone ahead, and were starting their own lives. Bo was centered on going to college, but unlike his siblings, Asher had unanswered questions. Why did his father leave? That's what drove him. Chen warned Asher that the world of hunters was a dangerous territory, but he didn't heed these warnings. Asher believed there was some level of invincibility to him. Because he knew how hunters fought, and his perspective on supernatural were different, he felt he could build a career out of hunting the bad ones. The ones who caused true troubles in the LA underworld. After gaining enough money from hunting those who hurt innocents, Asher moved into an apartment with Amalia. She didn't like his line of work, and after pushing to understand why he was in it, the interior motive revealed itself. He wasn't in the work strictly for the money. Asher believed that he might've been able to find his father through it. When she questioned why he was searching for his father, he revealed, that he only wanted to know why he left. Asher wasn't at peace with his past, and he felt he wouldn't be until then.

When he couldn't find answers, his yearning for them increased. His kills became more efficient. His targets more deadly, all in hopes of finding Damon. In the underworld of the supernaturals, he'd earned the moniker, **Reaper.** This is because his kills were efficient, and deadly. When his name spread word to a growing group of international hunters, they'd approached him for recruitment. Asher refused. When they attempted to kill him because of this, he escaped quick, his life almost in jeopardy. Some part of him knew he had to get out then, but he felt he was in too deep. Even Amalia had begged him to do so, but he felt he had to deal with them. Amalia of course had convinced him to ultimately take some time away from the states with her, in where they'd go and travel the world for some time. They even agreed to marry in the process. Before they could leave though, he had to ensure he had enough money, and took on a big kill to do so. Amalia had gone to stay with the rest of his family while he was gone for a week.

When he returned home, he found a massacre. Each and every one of them: Chen, Mey, Kei Lan, Jia, Bo, and Amalia were dead. He'd stumbled into a murder scene, blood splattered across the walls, and corpses left with hopeless eyes. What killed the man within him however, was discovering Bo and Amalia's death. A sign had been left for him... the sign the hunters who attempted to recruit him had used. He knew he'd kill them. Even moreso after the autopsies revealed Amalia was pregnant.

### Vengeance

Careless, and feeling as if he had nothing left to live for, he searched for the hunters after a few days. Asher thought he might've given them some satisfaction in a fight. In his own mind though? He was seeking revenge for what'd been done. He went full throttle against each one he could find, and came out a bloody mess. Not that it took away the pain. Had Asher ever told someone what it felt like to kill them, he'd have said that it felt good. He was satisfied. But in the end, he remained empty and alone.

Not much longer after that he was linked to their murders. Asher was threatened with death row, but before he could go to trial, he was approached by the only people who offered a way out. The head of a secret governmental branch visited him in prison, and explained their job in interacting with the supernatural world. They'd been following him ever since the underground named him Reaper. The trouble now? The fact that Reaper wasn't some legend to the world anymore. He'd become a blip on the radar, and the world wouldn't willingly turn their eyes away without help. Asher was offered to join the Department of Supernatural Occurrences as a detective. Though he was hesitant, he reluctantly agreed. No clue why. Asher believed he could've joined Amalia and their kid, but something told him he needed to continue.

## Personality

Asher West has many layers yet to unfold, and only those closest to him can see the man underneath. Many of his actions are emotionally driven, stirred by fear or love for those he holds close to his heart. Others are often treated with a cold shoulder due to his anti-social nature and general lack of trust in people. He'd call it nothing personal, just a precaution. At the current stage of his life, Asher is very much someone who is moody. Little things that trigger his emotions can define the rest of the day as good or bad. But he's often stuck in a grey haze due to the grief that's come with losing his loved ones. Anger is something that's often just under the surface, and if the right person pushes the right buttons, he's willing to strike.

On the flipside, those who are close to Asher know he cares deeply. Though he suffered not having his mother or father around growing up, it taught him the value of love and showing others love. To not let someone feel abandoned. He knows the suffering that comes with it, and truly doesn't wish anyone he loves to feel that way. So he tries to do the same for those that he truly cares for. Though he may not be so welcoming at first, with time, he's one of the greatest people you can have in your inner circle. Someone who would fight the entire world for you to get one more breath of air, if need be. Just don't hurt those he loves. These are the people that he reigns vengeance upon.

## Attributes

### Abilities

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* Advanced Hand-to-Hand Combat
* Advanced Human Endurance
* Advanced Human Durability
* Expert Level Pattern Recognition
* Master Tactician
* Master of Multiple Weapons
* Master Knowledge of Supernatural Creatures

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* **Armor:** When he has to do his dirty work, he suits up in all black. This includes some pieces Level IV Ballistic Armor, which isn't strictly to deal with those who have itchy trigger fingers. Depending on the situation he gets thrown into, he may or may not wear a mask. But he always ensures his face isn't seen.
* **Tools:** The tools Asher has are geared more towards tracking or warding off supernaturals. This can be crosses, garlic, salt, or other basic things. More complicated objects such as scry maps, can be used to track them. He also happens to have a few little traps he can set out for them if need be.
* **Transportation:** The DSO provides Asher with a standard company sedan. Outside of work, he drives a Harley-Davidson in citizen life. When doing work as Reaper, he typically drives a van.

### Weapons

* **Weapons:** Many of the weapons Asher owns have been hauled from different sources. A few of them geared more towards dealing with supernatural creatures were obtained from Chen Yung. These include things such as crossbows, silver daggers, and other based melee weapons. More of his ranged weapons have been gathered from hunters he's dealt with. Handguns, shotguns, rifles, etc. But his best ones are the ones he's purchased from the street or from a local store. Each of them have their use, and all of them are good for dealing with a problem.

## Notes

* Asher West (Earth-30), and by extension, Donuts exist outside of mainstream Marvel Universe continuity. Themselves, their stories, and other characters are unrelated and not connected to the Marvel Multiverse and exist within solely within The Donuts Multiverse.