And here's the final chapter. Willow putting her foot down and moving out (which means this takes place after Seawson 1 and a bit before season 2 if I had to place it).

This was supposed to be a happily monumental day. Apollo and Willow had been eyeing an apartment for months now, and their lease had finally been finalized. The big items had already been moved in and they were finally ready to move in. It was the beginning of their new life together and they wanted to enjoy it. Since being together, they had periodically thought about making this move, and were happy to finally reach this goal.

Barry, on the other hand, had different plans. He had a hard time accepting the change. Not because of Apollo, Barry loved the kid, but because of what it. signified. Willow was leaving home, and Barry was worried about what that could entail. All the troubles that could occur in the side of town they had bought the apartment in.

A loud argument emitted out of the living room as Willow and Barry had a heated discussion. They were standing as they went back and forth as Iris and Apollo watched. They were uncomfortable with their loud discussion, but were unable to get in their two cents in quite yet.

Not that they weren't tense from the argument. Iris was annoyed with it. She was happy with her niece's move. Apollo felt awkward. As close as he was to his girlfriend's family, who typically adored him, he wasn't quite family yet. This may have been their decision, but he didn't want to be involved in the drama.

"I just think your rushing into this." Barry stated. "The apartment is not too far from a bad part of the city."

"You forget who we are." Willow argued. "And what we know. We can handle ourselves."

"And you have to restrain what you know because of your identities."

"That doesn't mean we can't defend ourselves."

"I'd prefer if you stay close to us."

"I'm not a child anymore Uncle Barry!"

"I know that."

"Then why are you treating me like one?"

"Because my daughter leaving me!"

That caught Willow off guard a little. The declaration wasn't a new one, as the two had developed a father-daughter bond over the years. She just wasn't expecting it to consume him in this way.

It also caught the attention of Iris and Apollo as well. The former knew this was coming while Apollo wasn't expecting it. With a rather complicated family situation, hearing this was kind of new to him.

"You may not be my daughter biologically, but you've always been one to me." Barry stated. "I watched you grow. Raised you. How can I not be upset that you're all grown up and moving out?"

Willow sighed, calming down a little. In hindsight, it was an understandable for Barry to feel this way. And she'd be lying if she said she didn't feel the same to some degree. However, that didn't mean she was going to back down. She was an adult now, and needed to make these decisions.

"Trust me moving out isn't easy." Willow admitted. "I'll be homesick for the first few days. I'll miss the fun we have, the familiarity, seeing you guys on a regular basis. I'll admit, I might even cry. But I have to get used to it." Willow sighed. "And so do you."

Willow took a few steps towards her uncle. She grabbed Barry's hands, holding them firmly. Giving her uncle a warm grin, Willow continued.

"I won't be gone forever." Willow added. "I'll be back to visit. Especially for the holidays. You know West Christmases are too amazing to miss."

"You're right." Barry admitted. "And maybe I'm being too much of a drama mama."

Barry gently placed a kiss on Willow's head, peacefully ending the dispute. Willow let go of Barry's hands. Iris and Apollo stood up, the latter taking a step towards Willow.

"You better take good care of my little girl." Barry playfully threatened, looking over at Apollo.

"I will." Apollo promised. "Though who's going to save me from her?"

Willow humorously jabbed her boyfriend with her elbow. The room filled with chuckles. It was going to be an adjustment, but when all was said and done, it would be for the better. And though the future was uncertain, there was no denying that they had to live it for themselves.

I hope everyone enjoyed this and I hope you enjoy it too Shiranai Atsune (the user who requested the gender bent AU).