Alexander (Grimm) - Crossover AU

Chapter 26

The cold startled you awake. 

Your first instinct is to run, but the ropes at your wrists and ankles make that impossible. Your eyes dart around the room for something, anything.

You're in a shop, or maybe just an old fashioned home. The decor and layout resembles Rosalee's spice shop. Not that you're surprised. She's a Hexenbiest. Your eyes drift to your clothing. She's basically stripped you. You're in nothing but your underwear. Whatever sick ritual she has in store, it can't be good.

"No use, you can't mentalize your way out of this, although I always like a challenge." She walks into the light of the room. You feel frustrated that it has taken you so long to realize her plan.

Gritting your teeth, you lean back. You need to think fast.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to kill you if that's what you're thinking. I'm Evelyn by the way. " She holds out a hand, then laughs.

"Oh, how rude of me."

She lowers her hand and you gulp. You don't like anything about this situation. There's no sign of fear or even worry in her eyes. She must know the police will be looking for her, but she doesn't seem bothered. Given what she'd done in the shop, you understand.

"Why are you doing this?"

"I'm merely trying to ensure my future safety. I'm sure you're aware of that little sad attempt at a revolution those wesen instigated. As misguided and naive as they were, they had resources, real power. In the event that they do try again, I need to be secure."

"By killing innocent people!!"

She just smiles.

"By creating my own little safety net. The deaths of those people were unfortunate. How else was I supposed to get your attention?"

You can't believe this, she killed them as some sick game. You lower your head.

"You shouldn't feel sorry, I assure you that you'll enjoy working under me."

She moves closer, kneeling in front of you.

"You're special, especially by Kehrseite standards. Your intellect is remarkable. The ability of sight if you will. Seeing what others can't. That is what I need."

You have very little idea of what she's talking about, or what you could possibly have that would be of any importance to her.

"Shall we get started?" Evelyn straightens and when she moves over to the table and picks up a jar filled with what looks like blood, you panic. She turns to you with a devious smile. Her steps are slow and you start struggling.

"S-Stop, get the hell away from me!!"

She doesn't even react to your yells. When she lifts the bottle and pours the contents over your head you clench your eyes shut and try to hold in any cries that threaten to spill.

The liquid all over your skin. You know you shouldn't show any kind of fear, but it's impossible. The scent of iron is hard to ignore. You still refuse to open your eyes. The blood is no longer falling onto your scalp, so it's safe to assume that she emptied it all on you.

"Innerhalb."

One single word and your body jerks forward. You scream, because your skin feels as though it's on fire. She just laughs, as your yells fill the room.

~

"Why are we not out there looking for her!!"

Alexander's yell is heard throughout the precinct.

Even behind the doors of Renard's office, the commotion was audible to those outside.

"Listen to me, having a breakdown right now won't help her." Nick states.

"Do not tell me how to feel Grimm! She was taken right in front of us. THAT HEXENBIEST TOOK THE WOMAN THAT I LOVE!!"

He woged and Renard did as well.

"Calm down or we'll do it for you." Renard warned.

Alexander's teeth were still bared, but he took a couple heavy breaths before he changed back. He took a step back, trying to clear his head. He knew it was stupid to take it out on the people that were trying to get you back, but he felt helpless.

All he seemed to picture was that dead look in your eyes as you walked out the door, possibly out of his life forever. You could be anywhere. The thought of never seeing you again is terrifying to him.

"I..apologize.."

He pressed a hand to the wall and Renard changed back. They all studied the broken expression he wore as he turned away. They were about to address the matter, but Hank walked into the room and everyone's focus changed. He was holding a duffle bag.

"You got it." Nick asks.

Hank nods.

"Got a bit of everything like you said. The bitch won't know what hit her. "

Nick had instructed him to go and grab some much needed weapons for the trip.

"Nick, do you think we should.."

Nick shook his head at what Hank was about to suggest.

"We try it this way first. If it comes down to it, then we use the staff."

After the encounter on the other side, he felt it necessary to hold back using the weapon. Its powers were still unknown to him and he didn't want to tip the boat by accidentally releasing or drawing in something worse. He'd faced Hexenbiests before. This woman was powerful, no doubt, but not undefeatable.

"This time we'll be ready. Everyone clear on the plan."

"Apprehend a psychopath witch and try not to get killed, yeah, I think we got it." Wu comments.

"Great, let's go." Nick instructs.

No more instruction is needed.

The door opened a second time and Wu was holding a photocopy.

"Evelyn Chambers. I have a current address."

Nick took the paper, scanning over the information. Once he was finished he looked up.

"Does anyone else think this is too easy?"

Renard raised a brow.

"What are you suggesting?"

"He's saying it might be a trap. She didn't try to hide her face and she lives in Portland. She must know that we're going to find her." Hank explains.

Alexander's eyes hold desperation.

"If there is a chance that she is still here, then we have to go."

Nick was thinking the same thing.