Kay! So here's one of the first prompts, for this. Kinda short, but then, these are just short oneshots or stories.

Prompt: Asura and Vajra vs. Excalibur (meeting for the first time)

Rating: K+

Warnings: Excalibur


Asura stared blankly at the person before him, regarding him carefully. The tall, dark-skinned man stared right back, his black eyes carefully observing the Reaper he'd just met with fascination. He was easily the largest human Asura had ever seen as he stood at about 198 cm tall, at least. And, as if he couldn't be more intimidating, this man was very muscular with a few scars that could be seen. The young shinigami would bet that the man could probably break his bones quite easily despite his natural resilience, even accidentally. That thought scared him and he carefully edged backwards towards Shinigami, who had brought this stranger to meet him.

Shinigami only sighed, pushing him forward again and closer to this stranger. "Asura, stop being difficult for once in your life. This is going to be your weapon from now on so you'd better try to get along with him." The shade commanded, giving him another push. "I'm sorry about him, he's very easy to scare." The man blinked in surprise before a friendly grin spread across his face.

"Ah, no worries. I know I can be a little intimidating to people." He said, brushing off the apology before turning his full attention to the frightened Reaper. Offering his hand, he addressed Asura, "I apologize for not introducing myself. I am Vajra, a vajra weapon. It's a pleasure to meet you...?" It took a moment for him to realize what Vajra was asking him, but finally he caught on.

"You already heard my name." He stated quietly, glaring at the man from beneath the scarves piled on his head and crossing his arms over his chest.

Shrugging, Vajra replied, "Yes...Yes I did. But you see my friend, there is something called manners and one usually uses them." When Asura scoffed at the sarcasm in his new partner's tone, the man continued. "A classic example. I give you my name, you return the favor. It's polite. It's alright if you don't understand though, you seem to be lacking in a lot." Again they heard Shinigami sigh, but neither seemed to care. Vajra just kept that deceivingly friendly, yet somewhat smug now, and Asura bristled. He gave a low growl, but Shinigami put his hand on the his son's shoulder to stop him.

"I said 'get along' not 'piss each other off'." At his words both of them turned to face the older Reaper. Shinigami shook his head and once again pushed Asura closer to the man. "Now, Asura, you go show Vajra around the manor and introduce him to the others. Once you are done with that, help get him set up in one of the rooms," The shade stated before turning around to leave. Just as he was about to walk out of the room, he stopped and added, "And no more fighting. Get used to each other." And then he was gone.

Vajra scratched the back of his neck nervously, dropping the smug smile in favor of an apologetic one. It did little to make Asura feel better however, and he had every intention of being difficult now. "Sooo...how big are the rooms here anyway? Which one would I get anyway?" The man asked, tilting his head slightly. Asura simply stared at him for a good while before finally deciding to answer.

"I was thinking the shed out back would do nicely for you." Vajra couldn't help but sigh at Asura's sarcastic remark, but he could admit it was expected. Of all the things he could do when meeting his first ever meister, he just had to insult the guy. He knew he should really learn to keep his mouth shut, but he didn't and now he was probably going to have to watch his back.

"...ah, okay then. I don't mind, so long as I got some place dry to sleep." He replied, trying to avoid meeting the Reaper's golden eyes glaring at him from beneath the scarves. Instead, he just waved his hands and said, "Well then, lead the way my friend. I don't know where I am going after all."

Asura pointed down a hall, to their left. "You first." Because he hated having people behind him, especially strangers, he sent Vajra ahead of him. "I will direct you." He added, keeping his eyes on the man. Vajra's smile dropped for only a second, a confused look in his eyes, and then it was back, bigger than ever. That smile was slowly beginning to get on his nerves.

"Okay! This way right?" He said, pointing in the direction Asura had indicated earlier. When the Reaper nodded, he started along the way with Asura trailing along behind him.


Asura was trying to make this difficult on purpose, Vajra decided. The Reaper kept ignoring his attempts at conversation and simply called out directions from behind him sometimes. Once he'd purposely turned down the wrong corner and stayed there for awhile. Once he finally turned back the right way, Asura was still waiting for him. It seemed somewhat odd that he would wait since he wanted nothing to do with Vajra. The weapon only shrugged it off and went in the direction he was originally told. The next time he tried to wander, the Reaper grabbed onto his shirt and pointed him in the right direction again.

However his meister seemed almost pleased while he introduced the other occupants of the manor. He probably found Vajra's fright amusing, and eventually Asura told him there was one person left to meet. "That," Asura started, and Vajra did not miss the disgust in his voice, "is Excalibur. The Holy Sword." Glancing at the small...thing he tried to figure out why the Reaper didn't seem to like him. Sure he looked strange, being smaller than some young children and completely white with a long pointed face, no mouth, and large, round eyes...he wasn't sure where he was going with those thoughts anymore. Excalibur was just uncomfortable to look at.

"Ah...um. Hello, I'm Vajra." The man said, gesturing at himself with a nervous smile.

The weapon stared at him for only a brief moment before he said, "Fool! I know who you are! Do not assume I do not!" Vajra was honestly shocked by how loud he was, and flinched back slightly. He peered over his shoulder at Asura, who only stared back with that same blank look in his eyes he had earlier while leaning against the wall. For some reason though, he felt like the Reaper was hiding a smug grin under those scarves.

Suddenly Asura spoke up. "Ah, Excalibur...Vajra here has never heard any stories of your...greatness..."

"What?! Impossible! Everyone should know about the great Excalibur!" The weapon shouted, glancing between the two before settling on Vajra. The young man shrugged, not sure what else to do and not really liking where this was going. Excalibur seemed to take the action as something else though. "Fool! I cannot believe this! We must remedy this at once! Come now boy! I will tell you all about my exploits and grand deeds!"

Vajra waved his hands nervously and shook his head, "Ah..n-no that's alright...maybe later, we still have to-"

"He would love that I'm sure." Asura interrupted and he turned to look back at his meister, a horrified expression on his face. The Reaper met his gaze and narrowed his yellow eyes. "After all, it would be the polite thing to do, and we wouldn't want anyone to think your manners are lacking. Isn't that right Vajra?"

Before he could respond, Excalibur said, "Splendid! Now then, where to start? Ah I know!" He tried glancing back to his partner for help, but Asura was nowhere to be seen.