[center][quote=@HenryJonesJr][color=ec008c][b]"If you ever want to do this again, you know how to contact me, I guess."[/b][/color][/quote][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZfvPPwT.png[/img][/center][b]Manhattan, New York[/b]

[color=#ffffff]There was a tenderness to Spider-Woman's voice that made Johnny feel at ease. Among all the quips it was easy to forget that, just as with Peter on his own world, [i]empathy[/i] was what drove Spider-Woman to protect others. It was in these quiet moments that you got a glimpse into the person behind the cowl and their values and it was clear to Johnny that New York had a kind and considerate protector in Mary Jane Watson – who was more than deserving of the "friendly neighbourhood Spider-Woman" moniker.[/color]

[color=#ea9999]"You know what?"[/color][color=#ffffff] Johnny said as he placed an appreciate hand on Spider-Woman's back. [/color][color=#ea9999]"I think I'd like that a lot."[/color]

[color=#ffffff]He pushed himself to his feet with a grunt. The cuts on his hands were still stinging but Johnny could barely feel them as he stood there looking out across the New York skyline. The sun had begun to sat. Its rays bounced off the skyscrapers that lined the city's streets. Johnny shut his eyes, basking in the warmth for a few moments, before taking a long, deep breath in.[/color]

[color=#ffffff]He let the breath go and felt the weight he'd been carrying on his chest for the past few months lighten. He opened his eyes, smiled at Spider-Woman, and then peered over the edge of the building.[/color]

[color=#ffffff]As Johnny's hands balled into loose fists he gestured to Spider-Woman to give him some space. [/color][color=#ea9999]"You're going to want to take a step back."[/color]

[color=#ffffff]She stepped back, a slightly bemused look on her face, and Johnny's fists tightened. His whole body tensed up for a moment and then he let out a shout that came from deep within the pit of his stomach. For the first time in months, there was no anguish or self-loathing in his voice.[/color]
[center][h3][b][color=#ea9999]"FLAME ON!"[/color][/b][/h3][/center]
[color=#ffffff]There was a sudden whoosh. The flames that came bursting through Johnny's Fantastic Four costume seemed to burn a little brighter than they had done for some time. They whipped around his arms and legs as if they had a life of their own – as if they were willing him to fight on.  [/color]

[color=#ffffff]Johnny shot MJ an appreciative smile.[/color][color=#ea9999] "Oh and hey, the next time some firebug gives you problems, feel free to swing by the Baxter Building."[/color]

[color=#ffffff]With that he sprinted towards the edge of the building and the dove towards the ground. A startled Spider-Woman started after him, watching as the Torch plummeted towards the ground at an alarming speed. Beneath him, the assembled police cars and journalists began to step backwards with fear as it seemed Johnny was destined to land on them.[/color]

[color=#ffffff]At the last second, he tore upwards, sending the crowd of onlookers hurtling backwards with shock. After a few moments their shock gave way to a wave of spontaneous applause. Johnny shouted excitedly as he climbed through the air and shot Spider-Woman a thumbs up. [/color]

[color=#ffffff]They shared one last friendly glance before Johnny shot off into the distance, his happy whooping echoing through the streets of New York.[/color]