A/N Hi there! I've been feeling very productive lately so I thought that I would update very soon! And I'm in a fluffy mood so look out! But the end of this chapter might take an evil turn, I'm not yet sure what will happen. Thank you to everyone who reviewed! If you guys have any suggestions I would love to hear them, this being my first fanfic and all. Any suggestions! Any! Okay, now on with the show! Enjoy!

Callisto Callispi - I'm really sorry but I don't think that I will turn this into a Salazar/Rowena fic, just cause I pretty much planned out a lot more to come and most of the probs stem from that relationship, but there will be some action between them so don't fret! Thanx for reviewing!

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Using their wands as the only source of light, Helga and Salazar crept silently along the slowly descending staircase into the cold and clammy basement. Helga could see large slabs of granite on the floor and walls. The air smell strongly of mold and a lot like old books. There was a large layer of dust that looked a little damp on the floor leaving their footprints very obviously in the soot. Far off Helga could hear something dripping and the drafty air send cold shivers up her spine.

They were making their way down a long hallway with a low, rounded roof overhead. As they came to the first arched doorway they both looked at each other expectantly.

"Can you go first Salazar?" asked Helga her voice echoing loudly down the hall into the darkness surrounding them, making her eyes grew even wider. "I'm really scared."

Salazar was pale and his breath was a little ragged but he sighed a little dramatically and said "Find then, if you're too afraid to go first then I will." With that he gave himself a little shake and pushed the thick, oak door open. Revealed inside was a huge, low room that was very empty. There were no windows.

Suddenly Salazar noticed a glint of metal near the back of the room. He could hear the squeak of mice coming from there but he knew that the light wasn't from them. As he drew nearer to the glint, his wand gave more light to what was causing the reflection. Helga was right behind Salazar, too afraid to leave his side and when she saw what he was investigating she gasped.

It was a large, long cage, one big enough for a man to stand inside and low and behold, there was a skeleton gaping back at the pair from underneath the cobwebs and dust, his eyes like empty, black pools. There was also a large chair pushed to one corner with very large spikes sticking out of every surface and a large pulley machine otherwise known as the "rack". There was other instruments of torture lazily stacked about the chamber all of which were covered in cobwebs, dust and mice.

Helga squeezed her eyes shut and hid her face in Salazar's shoulder. Salazar was equally unnerved and he turned to leave holding Helga's hand tightly, as he practically ran from the dungeon and then slamming the heavy door behind them. When they had shut the solid door behind them putting a barrier between them, and what lied within, both of them sighed a breath of relief. Helga looked up to see Salazar watching her, his breathing ragged like hers.

"Well, do you want to see what's behind door number 2?" Helga asked barely smiling.

Salazar smiled weakly. "I'm game if you are" he said.

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Meanwhile, Rowena and Godric were making their way up the familiar staircase with ease because they were already familiar with most of the scenery. The sunlight was streaming in through the tall, now obviously grime covered windows making the whole floor seem different in the light.

As Rowena turned to enter the same room they had the night before, Godric went to stop her.

"Why are you going in there?" asked Godric looking confused.

"We weren't on damage patrol last night Godric and I think that we should check it out again" said Rowena sensibly. "But unless you would like to miss something that could be possibly dangerous then we can continue on to the next room" said Rowena as she began to walk towards the next door over.

"Fine, fine, you're right, let's go check it out" said Godric a little sheepishly. He had been letting Rowena win a lot of their little squabbles lately. That little fact hadn't escaped her notice.

When she entered the room for the second time, the sunlight made Rowena notice a few things that had escaped her the night before in the shadows. The walls were stained and crumbling slightly. There was a large hole in the floor in one corner and several of the ceiling tiles had come loose and were shattered all around the ground haphazardly. Godric looked up distrustfully to see that many other ceiling tiles were very loose and ready to fall and smash someone on the head at any moment.

"Umm, Rowena, I think it would be wise if we moved on now.......quietly" said Godric, slipping out of the room as he spoke.

Rowena followed his gaze upward and understood immediately. She left the room quickly, shutting the door gently behind her.

Godric waited at the next door for Rowena holding it open while waiting for her to pass. As she entered she felt a cool breeze strike her cheek. She saw that one of the massive widows were open and the winds was making the long, white curtains float like ghosts. This room didn't seem to have anything seriously wrong, at least nothing that a good coat of paint couldn't fix.

Godric rushed over to shut the window and found that it was really stuck. Rowena came over to help him and under the combined strain of both their muscles the window began to slowly squeak shut. Then without warning, the window gave in and slammed shut sending Rowena and Godric flying.

Rowena landed on her back with Godric more or less sprawled on top of her. They were both breathless and just as Godric was about to apologies Rowena began to giggle, then chuckle and finally she was roaring with Godric joining in.

As the laughter died down, Rowena looked up to see Godric looking right at her, his rich, toffee colored eyes gazing softly into her own. He had a faint smile on his lips and his cheeks were flushed from the laughing.

Rowena felt her heart do flip flops and started beating a mile a minute. She thought "Is he going to kiss me? Is Godric really going to kiss me, just like I've dreamed for all this time now?"

His face grew serious and he began to lean forward and then he gently touched his lips to hers. It was soft and delicious and Rowena felt herself melting into his embrace, as his arms circled her. His kisses grew more deep and passionate and Rowena felt herself falling into a trance, when suddenly a loud bang from somewhere close to them made them both sit up and listen. When they had looked up, they noticed a ceiling tile sitting about 5 feet from away from where they were lying, cracked into two pieces.

Feeling a little shaken, they brushed themselves off and quickly left the room. As they stood there in an awkward silence, trying to catch their breath, Rowena happened to look up. She saw Godric studying her closely, his warm eyes full of concern on her reaction.

"I'm so sorry Rowena, I don't know what came over me in there, I shouldn't of..." Godric started to say until, Rowena placed a finger to his lips.

She just smiled and took his wide hand in her own, and began to walk down the hall to the next room with him.

She noticed that he smiled with relief and in return she gave his hand a squeeze. He leaned forward and gave her a quick peck on her cheek. They smiled at each other, then continued their chore in silence, lost in thought.

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A/N Hate to leave it here you guys, but I'm exhausted and I still have tons of homework to do, plus 2 tests to study for. No rest for the wicked, I guess. Well, review and tell me what you think. I will upload soon and then I'll hopefully finish this day. Hope you liked it!

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