Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core: The Beginnings of Heroes

So pretty much, this story centers around Cloud during Crisis. The game really didn't touch on Cloud, as it is about Zack(no duh). For arguments sake, the weapons and some details may or may not be based on real-life stuff (example: there will be night vision, although it wasn't specifically stated or shown that there was any in the games/movies) as well as certain aspects which have been changed to fit the story. NO YAOI, implied Aerith/Zack pairing.

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Italics= thoughts of character

Prologue

1930 Hours, January 13, 1995 (Military Calendar)/ Wutai Area, Wutai Theater of Operations

"All teams be advised, Operation Leviathan is a go, repeat, Operation Leviathan is a go." On the captured Wutai airstrip, four UH-60 Blackhawks were prepped and ready to go. Two platoons of heavily armed Shinra Infantryman filed into each of the helicopters. In unison, each of the helicopters lifted off and started heading north towards a Wutai military compound at Fort Tamblin. Snipers and recon elements had confirmed that there were several important individuals there. The start of this operation was the beginning of a campaign in which to end the Wutai resistance, and assimilate the small country into President Shinra's company. This would also add to the ever-expanding supply of mako. The main point of the attack was to institute Shinra military superiority in that region, and begin to slowly move upwards to the capital of Wutai, Wutai Village. Unit A, or Alpha's objective was to eliminate the Wutai outposts scattered throughout the mountain, while Unit B, or Bravo's was to set several newly-designed plastic explosives that will serve as a diversion. The secondary objective of the strike was to assist SOLDIER Operatives in finding some classified information. Each platoon, or unit was divided into five, three-man fire-team. Corporal Cloud Strife was the commanding soldier of Team-3. He was extremely nervous, for this was his first real-life combat operation. Cloud really hoped he didn't mess up and screw up the entire operation. Turning to look around at the other soldiers in the helicopter, he observed how each man was preparing for the upcoming and imminent battle, especially his ranking soldiers. Lieutenant Travers, the senior officer on the platoon appeared to be sleeping, except for the way his fingers tapped lightly against his combat fatigues. He turned to see Sergeant Takade looking at him.

"Corporal, you ever shot at anyone?" Takade asked over the roar of the helicopter.

"No sir, this is my first mission."

"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do fine."

"Remember to stay sharp, watch your corners and watch out for your buddies. If you follow that, you should be fine," Lieutenant Travers advised, temporarily startling the two soldiers. Cloud nodded in appreciation, before turning outside towards the night, watching as the dark forest whip past them. As he looked down towards the darkness, he was eerily reminded of his hometown, Nibelheim. He remembered all the numerous mountains, drops and dips that were part of that small backwater place. Closing his eyes, he also was reminded of all his small adventures there that have fueled his dream that brought him here today. He knew from as young as age nine that he would join SOLDIER, and become strong, just like The Great General Sephiroth. Also, he remembered Tif-shaking his head, 'Now is not the time,' He had a mission to complete, and it would not do to get distracted before the mission even started.

"This is Jester 2-1 we are beginning our descent, and dropping off our payload. See ya back at base Centaur 2-2," the pilot announced. Cloud watched as the two Blackhawks in front of him broke formation, and began to dismount the infantrymen on the side of the mountain.

"Roger that Jester 2-1, ditto. Bravo, ETA 60 seconds," the pilot of his helicopter reported. Inside the helicopter, the soldiers began to check all their gear and equipment before deployment. Cloud found his combat helmet behind him and slipped it over his spiky blond hair. Then, he grabbed his rifle, pulling the charging handle back; making sure his weapon was fully functional. This was it. Cloud's heart was pounding in his chest.

"ETA 30 seconds, all teams I have a visual on the target."

"Roger that, we're going in."

So that's the first chapter… whaddya think? Good, bad, flames are welcome! BRING ON THE FIRE! So yea, don't hesitate to tell me what you think. Constructive Criticism is appreciated.

P.S. For those who don't know, ETA means "established time of arrival" or when they get there.

Till Next time,

CrunchyWrole