The Beast Within

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: Ok I admit it I don't own Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Grimm

Hi all, I know that I have other stories that I should update but really I've just started watching Grimm. Great show but there is a shocking lack of fanfiction for it. And this idea poped into my head and wouldn't let go.

I have finished my college course so I may have more time to write.

Anyway enjoy

Xander kicked the stand out on his bike and stood up. As he stretched out the kinks that the long ride had caused in his back he reflected on what a good decision buying the bike had been. After his car gave out on him just outside of Oxnard he'd almost given up on the whole road trip thing but then he'd seen the bike sitting outside of the mechanics that the tow truck left his heap of junk. And after a few nights work at the fabulous ladies' club, which will never be spoken of again, he had enough money for the bike, some lessons and getting a licence. With enough left over for the road, plus a refence for whenever he needed some more. Which to his eternal shame he had used, something else that will never be spoken of again.

So here he was standing outside of the office of a small motel just inside of the city limits of Portland, Oregon. He was just hoping for a nice quiet couple of days before heading back of Sunnydale, it was almost time for Willow and Buffy to start college and even though he wasn't going to join them he was really starting to miss his girls. He'd never been outside of Sunnydale before and even though he was sure things were meant to be better off the Hellmouth he had to admit that some seriously weird things had been happening. Like, the last time he'd staked a vampire he's damn near ripped it's arm off and the look of fear on its face was just wrong unless it was directed towards a Slayer, and definitely not towards Xander. Not to mention that he was feeling really antsy all the time, like he really wanted to do something, but he had no idea what it was he wanted to do. It was, well, he wasn't sure what it was but he just hoped it wasn't something Hellmouthy.

Hanging his helmet on his bike handlebars he turned and pushed open the door to the office. Inside it looked like any other motel office that he'd seen over the summer. The guy sitting at the desk was a nondescript, forty something with thinning blond hair and seemingly permanent fearful air about him.

'Welcome to Portland Pines, how can I help?' Xander gave the best smile he could at that moment, but as he'd been ridding most of the day he wasn't sure it was a very good one.

'Hi, just looking for a room for a couple of nights.'

'We have a single, if that's ok.' The man said, eyeing Xander warily.

'Sure, that's fine.'

'Ok, room sixteen,' the man said as he turned to collect a key from behind him. 'it'll be twenty now and settle up when you leave.' He pushed a book towards Xander indicating that he needed to sign in.

Xander pulled out his wallet to get the twenty, it was a little steep but he just wanted to sleep. Handing over the money Xander caught the whiff of something, it was strong, overbearing and kind of reminded him that he hadn't eaten anything for a few hours. He bent down to sign in and took a sniff of the air as he did so. Not noticing the slight panic that flited over the other man's face. Handing back the pen Xander smiled.

'Hey, you might want to clean more in here, something really stinks.' As he finished speaking he turned away and never saw the man face shift into mouse-like features, he did hear the faint squeak that came with it, but didn't think much of it. When he reached the door, he turned back but by then the man's face was back to normal.

'Do you know anywhere to eat, I'm really hungry suddenly.' He smiled again trying to reassure the guy he really did look like he was going to pass out from fear, strangely the smile just seemed to make things worse. Xander raised his hands.

'Hey, buddy, it's ok I'm just looking for a burger that all.' At Xander's words that man seemed to let out a sigh of relief.

'Th…there's a diner, j..just down there.' The man said pointing outside.

Stepping outside, Xander looked up at the nights sky, maybe the guy thought he was a vamp or something. Shrugging Xander set out to find the diner, somewhere there was a double cheese burger waiting for him. Never noticing the click as the office door was looked behind him.

Hope you liked, let me know.

I was going to write more but I need to dicide when in Grimm it will be I've only got mid session two so far.

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