Save your tears • Jasper Hale

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Five girls gather underneath the moon, four dressed in black, one dressed in white.

"Are you sure this is what you want?"

"Yes."

The older of the bunch nods, and steps back.

The one in white stands in the middle as her coven stands around her, holding each others hands.

The leader begins to chant, the others following in pursuit.

"sub hac luna, amoris omniumque interpositarum rerum patrocinium invocemus. da nobis potestatem rumpere vinculum quod minime est"

Willow feels herself fighting to keep her eyes open as her body begins to feel heavy.

Her body begins to sway as a figure emerges from the fog.

Abruptly the chanting stops. The leader opens her eyes and sees a hooded figure looming over her neice.

"transeas ad regnum relationis"

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Willow wakes up in a cold wet place.

She slowly sits up as she observes her surroundings.

It's dark, and humid. The only source of light is coming from the end of the tunnel. She begin to walk towards the light.

She exits the cave and comes to halt at what she sees.

A grass filled area, with a bunch of trees. The trees are lit up as if they were decorated with Christmas lights.

Willow notices a hooded figure watering one of the trees and decides to walk over.

Willow approaches the being who immediately turns to her, "ahh young Willow."

The girl stops in shock. "How do y-you have the most bonds in my garden! I have to know you! To what do I owe the pleasure?" She can't see the beings whole face, but she sees the bright smile show through the darkness consuming it's head.

Willows swallows, "I want to break one of my bonds" the watering can drops to the ground, causing a deafening silence.

"Follow me," the figure begins to walk away, but it seems as if it's gliding through the grass.

The duo arrives at a very tall willow tree. Multiple bonds hanging, casting a light so bright, the young girl has to cover her eyes.

"This is my tree?" She questions.

"One of my favorites. So many bonds over the span of your life, it's amazing. Some supernatural, some human, even animals! It's a beauty!" The figure lightly touches one of the bonds in endearment.

"Why would you ever want to break one?"

"I want to break a mate bond."

The figure looks at Willow. Although she can't exactly see their face, she gets uncomfortable. "A mate bond is the second most powerful bond, first being a mother and her child. Why would you ever want to break one?"

"He hurt me, he lied and cheated. He found someone else."

The figure hums and walks towards a certain part of the tree that only has three strings.

"You must be talking about your bond with Jasper Hale. The vampire yes?"

Willow tenses.

The description she gave could be used for Jasper as well.

"T-that bond is still here?" The being motions for Willow to approach him. "The bond is hanging on for dear life. As you can see it's not glowing as bright as the others."