Unbreakable Bonds

A/N: I don't own any of the Fantastic Four.

Chapter 3

"Hello Jonathan," Dr. Jacobs greeted. "Today is March 14th," he informed him with no hint of emotion as he stared at the clip board in his hand.

'Probably trying to decide what today's topic is,' Johnny thought as he stared at the notebook intently. That object was the first piece needed in his escape. He didn't waste any time before doing step one of his plan, which he finally felt strong and desperate enough to do.

"What the hell," Jacobs screamed as he dropped the clip board which was now completely covered in flames. The doctor quickly looked up his 'client' and his eyes widened when he literately saw flames in the eyes of the young man. The doctor then turned his attention to the empty tray on the floor by the bed. "But th-the drugs," he stammered as he backed up to the door as Johnny stood. The Torch only smirked at the man's distress as he made the fire from the clipboard rise so that it looked like a staff that was completely covered in flames.

He grabbed it, eyes still glowing, and gave it a practice spin as he concentrated on keeping it in its form. He found it ironic that he was using a technique they had taught him in his escape. His smirk changed into an evil, predatory smile as he continued to approach the man who was now fumbling with the lock in an attempt to get away. Just as Johnny swung his staff at the man the door opened as the man ran out of the door obviously hoping the armed guard would protect him.

The startled guard only had time to pull the gun out of its holster before Johnny skillfully knocked it from his hands. Now both men were cowering before him. Johnny inwardly laughed. 'This is too easy,' he thought happily as he knocked both men unconscious with his fist since he knew that despite what they had done to him he couldn't kill them out of cold blood.

Silently he made his way through the dark hallway being careful to avoid any of the personnel. He wandered around searching for an exit for what felt like hours though he was sure it had only been a few minutes when all of the alarms started going off and the dark hallways were lit up by flashing red lights.

'Looks like the party is about to start,' he thought as he gave up on his attempt to leave without being noticed. He quickly whipped around the next corner without even trying to hide himself, only to come face to face with five armed guards. None of them stood a chance as he easily knocked them out with his staff knowing that their uniforms would keep them safe from the flames. He continued with this method until he finally let out a frustrated sigh as he stared down at the fourth group of guards on the floor.

'At this rate I'll have to beat everyone before I find the exit,' he thought miserably as he began walking again. 'Please let me find the exit soon,' he silently prayed. His prayer was answered after disposing of another two groups when he finally found the exit. Wasting no time he quickly ran through the door as his staff disappeared and he flamed on and took to the skies. He continued to fly, hoping to get as much distance between himself and his prison, until he was too exhausted to continue. Cautiously he landed in a small clearing as he finally noticed the abundant forest he had been flying over.

'Where the hell am I,' he asked himself as he looked around the clearing with the little bit of light that the setting sun offered. All he could see were trees, bushes and other foliage. 'Well this sucks,' the thought as he slowly sat back against one of the many trees.

Moments later he was asleep but not before one single thought went through his mind that brought the first real smile to his face in the past two years.

'Susie, I'm coming home.'

A/N: Sorry this chapter is so short and that it took me forever to update. Hopefully I won't have any more major distractions. Also, thanks for all the wonderful reviews.