Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Promises left unfulfilled

Chapter 1 SOLDIER: Mission start!

It was the start of a new year at the ShinRa HQ, Cloud's partner Zack had not long made it to SOLDIER first class and second in command to the legendary Sephiroth, though thanks to Zack's persuasiveness Cloud was able to stay with Zack and continue to carry out missions with him however the one in charge of even the great Sephiroth was a man named Angeal he was a tall man with dark hair his deeply expressional face showed age and experience. Zack saw Angeal as a mentor and learned everything he knew about fighting and being a SOLDIER from him. Angeal even mentored the stubborn Sephiroth for a time, the man who would never use a gun and always insisted he be allowed to use his trusted Masamune blade.

Cloud was a little lost in strength to these men after all he was only a ShinRa MP there weren't many chances to prove your worth in SOLDIER to get to a higher rank, unless you were extraordinarily strong or a military genius you would have to wait a long time to be SOLDIER first class.

Today was Cloud's first mission with Zack, Sephiroth and their superior officer Angeal, it was a simple mission but he was excited about seeing the great Sephiroth's strength in battle he also wanted to have a moment to shine and maybe catch the eye of the commanding officer Angeal.

In the back of the ShinRa military truck they were all ready for their first mission together, Sephiroth and Angeal were sitting alone in silence probably mentally thinking the mission over while Cloud and Zack sat together talking.
"Hey, Cloud.. How do you think the mission will be? I hope we get to fight something strong!" Zack said smiling with excitement.
"I dunno, this is my first real mission after all.. Before I just got the boring jobs guarding some useless place or entrance. I hope I don't mess up.."
"Don't worry about it, you'll do fine.. You're strong Cloud I'm surprised master Angeal hasn't said anything to you yet."
As always Zack was optimistic and Cloud doubted himself and his abilities a lot, he made a promise to someone a long time ago to get into SOLDIER and to come for them if they were in a pinch, it played on his mind a lot and made him feel guilty about not being in SOLDIER yet.
Cloud's best friend was Zack and they talked about a lot together, things they'd seen, people they knew on the whole Zack talked a lot more than Cloud did but they both understood each other better than anyone.
"You know Cloud, you should maybe find yourself a girl.. Yeah, I think that would be the best thing for you." again Zack was smiling.
"I don't know.. I'm not sure anyone would want me."
Zack grinned cheekily "hehe Yeah, a nice girl who'd look after you would suit you great!" after that he laughed loudly.
Hearing it Angeal spoke up. "Hey there will you two quiet down? We're here already."

Everyone got out of the truck to come to a large valley, the rain was pouring down fast and the sky was a dark blue while thunder could be heard clashing in the background.
"Well, this is pretty unsettling scenery." Zack said as roars could be heard from behind the mountains.
Commander Angeal gave the orders "Alright, our mission is simple, there have been reports of a Behemoth roaming around this valley, it probably escaped from the mountains near Cosmo Canyon we are to take care of it and make the area safe."
"This should be fun, right Cloud?" Zack smiled and readied his sword.
Sephiroth gave a slight grin "Hm.."
"Sephiroth, take Zack and Cloud with you, I'll leave this up to you guys, I will call the company and let them know we have made contact." Angeal said as he took some equipment from the truck.
Sephiroth and the two young men went to fight the Behemoth that started making it's way from around the hills it's size was immense hence it's name 'Behemoth' Zack and Cloud had never fought anything of this level but Sephiroth probably had quite a lot, he was so confident even as the monstrous beast was making it's way towards them.
"Here it comes!! Get ready Cloud!" Zack shouted.
Back at the ShinRa truck Angeal was talking to the President of the company.
"Yes sir… Yes… I understand.." there was a short pause where Angeal was listening to the President. "Yes, I did receive the file about Project G…" He was cut off. "Sorry sir… yes I must take more care that no-one else knows about it… yes sir, alright I understand goodbye mr president."

Back where the others were the Behemoth lay dead on the floor, Cloud had gotten a minor injury, as did Zack who was panting heavily just managing to keep his sword in his hand. Sephiroth however was unharmed, the way he fought could be considered masterful, he didn't even break a sweat.
Zack turned to Cloud who was picking himself up. "So this is why they call him legendary."
The three returned to the truck just as their commander had finished his conversation.
"Ah, you all made it back safely I'm glad." Angeal helped Zack and Cloud into the truck and they made their way back to the ShinRa HQ.

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