Ellie Bennett/Relationships

* Relatives
* Love Interest
* Allies

### **Ariana Salvatore-Deveraux**

"*I woke up in the church and all I felt was this hunger, and then I knew what I needed - I needed her. I can feel her. she's here. I can feel my baby.*"
—Ariana about Willa

*Main article: Ariana and Wilhelmina*

Ariana is Willa's mother and it is shown various times that Ariana strongly loves her daughter. When she first discovered she was pregnant, she attempted to abort the baby by ingesting wolfsbane, but when she couldn't resolve herself to do it she was attacked and she realized that she wasn't just protecting herself but the baby as well. She then learned that she will have a daughter. As time passed, Ariana grew concerned that because she never had a loving mother in her life, she would not know how to be a good mother to her daughter, but eventually that faded and she grew to love the child deeply and like Christopher, is dedicated to protecting her at all costs. This is shown when Renee and the Harvest girls kidnapped Willa, and tried to kill her. Ariana was there and fought for her daughter, and got her back. She also demonstrated the aptitude to know where her daughter is, even if she is hidden by a spell. Ariana made a promise to herself and to Willa that she (Willa) would grow up safe and loved (unlike herself). She kept this promise by choosing to send Willa away with Amelia to keep her safe from those that would wish her harm in Alicante. After a few months apart they were reunited. Willa is now living with her parents and family in The Abattoir.

### **Christopher Mikaelson**

" *I was nine. And I saw this scary monster who looked like my dad. Who taught me how to mix paint. Who called me princess. I didn't know which version of you was real. And I waited for you. To explain it. Or, apologize. Or tell me that you loved me. I waited for you for years! But you didn't come.*"
—Willa to Christopher
*Main article: Christopher and Wilhelmina*

Christopher is Willa's father, and even though at first he refused the child, he soon accepted her and was determined to not be like his step-father to his child. He even told Ariana that the cycle of the pain will end with their baby.

After that, he did everything he could to make sure she was kept safe, and was shown to be happy when he learned the baby would be a girl. He wants to protect her at all costs, and Willas to be in her life someday when it is safe for her. He is not giving up on being in his daughter's life quite yet. He is also dedicated to being a better father to her than his step-father was to him. His love for his daughter brings out the best in Christopher, best seen in his reconciliation with both Amelia and Marcel. With the child being born, Christopher is becoming the man he used to be. After some time apart from his daughter she returned home. However he remains paranoid as he worries about her safety.Willa and Christopher' bond remain strong during the rest of the series until they are separated due to Christopher sacrificing himself to save his family. But Willa's memory of him was kept alive because of her mother telling Willa about her father such as his loyalty to his family, his love for her and his interests that she now shares with him. They were reunited after five years and, despite some initial nervousness on both sides, they shared a lovely day together, it showing just how alike they are. Christopher shared stories from his long life, Willa showed him her magic when she healed a butterfly and they painted together.

Apart from some of the bad things he's done Willa knows what Christopher is and isn't afraid of him. She knows how strong he is and, because of that, she believes he can keep bad things away. Once he promised that nothing was going to harm her Willa hugged him. Despite their time apart Willa calls Christopher 'Dad', showing that their bond is still strong.

Because of her mother telling her about her father Willa deems Christopher her 'fairytale prince'.

### **Amelia Mikaelson**

**Main article: Amelia and Wilhelmina**

" *I know I have to give them back to Ariana when the time is right. They made me realize how much I want that child of my own that I know I can't have them.*"
— Amelia to Brandon about Willa

Amelia left town before Willa's birth but soon returned when Christopher asked her to protect his daughter. Christopher told Amelia that despite their differences, there was nobody else he would trust more with the life of his daughter. Amelia left Alicante with Willa and became her guardian; she often told Willa stories of her birth and how her parents sent her away to be safe. Amelia and Willa returned to Alicante after Katherine found them.

Amelia left town before Willa's birth but soon returned when Christopher asked her to protect his daughter. Christopher told Amelia that despite their differences, there was nobody else he would trust more with the life of his daughter. Amelia left Alicante with Willa and became her guardian; she often told Willa stories of her birth and how her parents sent her away to be safe. Amelia and Willa returned to Alicante after Katherine found them.

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### **Brandon Mikaelson**

Main Article: Brandon and Wilhelmina

Brandon is Willa's uncle and has sworn to protect her. He accepted her before everyone else did, even her parents. After Willa's birth, Ariana and Christopher decided to give Willa away to make the city safer for her to grow up in, and while Brandon was against it at first, he later agreed to it. When he saw Willa again (after their separation),he said to Amelia that he can't imagine the joy spending every day with her and commented on how big she had gotten. As Amelia went to change Willa's diaper, she saw that Brandon had killed a dozen people because he thought Willa was in danger. Brandon gave a promise to Ariana that he will stay with Willa, protect her and help raise her, as Ariana doesn't want Christopher to be the only one Willa knows.

### **Landon Herondale**

"*It is my job to bust my ass until you see me as someone to confide in. I'm not gonna be afraid of losing you anymore, Willa. 'Cause I'm gonna be the guy who always fights to find you again*"
—Landon to Willa
*Main article: Willa and Landon*

They grew to be friends and it was clear they shared a connection more than that of friends. However, Landon moved away from Riverdale they lost contact for two years. They reconnected when Landon's best friend turned into a werewolf and Landon decided to be there with him, against Willa's advice, leading to Landon learning about the supernatural. To keep him from danger, Nicholas decided to have him compelled and sent away; however, Landon betrayed Willa and the school by stealing a supernatural knife after the compulsion failed.

Willa planned on confronting him about his betrayal, even armed with a death spell, but Nicholas later rebuked her for this. Landon genuinely explained that the supernatural knife caused him to lie to Willa, but she didn't believe him. Despite what Landon had done, he was provided shelter at the Boarding School and putting their differences aside, he was willing to help Willa and school to investigate the missing reports of two Riverdale high schoolers. She attempts to save their friendship by starting a genuine conversation, but he cuts her off by explaining that he wished she had his back and that she just blamed him for everything that happened despite it not being his fault.

Their back-and-forth prodding comes to head, when Willa, asked by Nicholas, has to conduct a series of magical tests on Landon to determine whether he's supernatural. The tests, however, prove negative. She eventually forgives him for hurting her, but later, when seeing Landon off, he says he's not surprised she voted 'no' to keep him at the school.

However, they resolve their issues when Willa gives him a magical compass and sends him to Alicante in the hopes to locate his birth family and they share a heartfelt kiss.

After Landon activates the magical compass, indicating that he was in trouble, Willa tracks Landon to Kansas and to his birth mother, Camille Campbell. With Landon safe from immediate harm, they reconnect, though before things get too physical, they're interrupted by Nicholas.They eventually make their way back to the Boarding School where Willa asks Landon to be her boyfriend, to which he says yes. After this, Willa initiates another kiss.

### **Sebastian Marshall**

*Main article: Sebastian and Willa*

Sebastian Marshall is the Quileute shapeshifter who has imprinted on Willa, and therefore her soul mate. He was originally in love with Willa's mother, Ariana. After unsuccessfully trying to take Ariana from her Hybrid boyfriend Christopher, Sebastian fell into a state of depression caused by a broken heart. Soon after this, Ariana became pregnant with her and Christopher's baby. Sebastian was repulsed because he saw the baby the same way he saw Christopher: a monster. Sebastian made his hatred for the baby clear on multiple occasions, including when he became angry at Ariana for saying that the baby reminded her of him. Ariana nearly died giving birth to the baby, whom she named Willa. During Ariana's transformation into a Hybrid, Sebastian believed that she had died, and attempted to kill Willa for revenge. But when he made eye contact with Willa, he involuntarily imprinted on her.He then realized why he and Ariana were pulled toward each other during her pregnancy: because Willa was a significant (due to the similarities between her and her mother as a human) part of Ariana, and that makes her his object of imprint.

Willa loves Sebastian as much as she loves her parents. Sebastian's imprinting on Willa helps end the warring tension between the Mikaelsons and the Crescent Wolf Pack, because while she is imprinted on, she becomes untouchable to the other wolves due to pack law whereas the person a wolf imprinted upon was not to be harmed by other tribal members. Sebastian is the one who named her "Willa". As part of the imprint, he would do anything for her and visit her every single day. Willa is shown to be possessive of Sebastian and seems to enjoy his company just as much as he enjoys hers. While Willa is a child, Sebastian is near her to protect her, nurture her, and be her best friend. Because of the inevitable hardships of being away from her, he abandons his initial plan of living the rest of his life as a wolf and dedicates to protecting Willa. His desire to please Willa makes his own opinions secondary.On Christmas night, Sebastian gives Willa a handmade bracelet, which is the Quileute version of a promise ring. Christopher is annoyed by the gift, but Ariana has learned to accept his devotion. When her maturity completes, Sebastian's feelings are expected to become romantic in response to Willa's own feelings.

Sebastian's imprinting on Willa initially causes tension with her parents, but they come to accept the relationship and it strengthens their own relationships with him.

### **Nicholas Blackwell**

Nicholas has acted like another father figure to Willa, which Aria and Kayleigh are quite jealous of. He often gives her advice and she takes it. Nicholas also tries to mentor and convince Willa to step out of her comfort zone, as a father figure normally tries to do with their children.

Nicholas is also Willa's headmaster at her boarding school and also her coach in learning how to fight, physically of course. Willa sometimes jokes with Nicholas saying that she'll need a new fighting mentor as Nicholas is growing older. However, they remain close as much as a non-biological fatherly-daughterly coupling can be.

### **Kayleigh Blackwell**

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 Willa met Kayleigh when she moved to Mystic Falls and for a decade their relationship was distant and cold, mostly because Willa used to distance herself from Kayleigh. For the time being, Kayleigh harboured a secret crush on Willa, with Grace describing her as "obsessed". However, after Willa's death, they became closer and eventually became friends, such that Willa even covers for and protects Kayleigh. Sometimes their friendship seems to make Grace jealous, because of Grace's dislike for Willa. They, however, do care for one another. When facing the croatoan, Willa admits to Grace that when she was fourteen she had a week-long crush on Kayleigh. Their friendship, became complicated after Willa was absorbed by Malivore and all memories of her were erased. This allowed Landon to become involved with Kayleigh and the two developed a romantic relationship, culminating in their first kiss which was witnessed by Willa. When the memories of Willa returned to those closest to her, it complicated Landon's feelings towards both girls. Kayleigh and Willa grew distant from one another, with Kayleigh viewing Willa in a negative light for not telling everyone she was back from Malivore. Despite Willa's insistence that she never meant to hurt Kayleigh, they remained distant. When Landon chose Willa instead of Kayleigh, their dynamic grew awkward. They were able to gradually regain their friendship after Willa helped Kayleigh with the Mora Miserium. Kayleigh later helped decorate Willa's new dorm room so she felt more at home and less like an outsider.