(Regena POV)

Outside of my house, a ShinRa truck engine was heard. It was time for me to leave. I was finally going to join SOLDIER. This was my dream ever since my parents abandoned me in the slums. I don't even remember what they looked like. They could be dead for all I know. I walked outside, slowly walking to the truck, stuck in my thoughts.. "Hey! You comin'," said the man in the driver's seat. I jogged over to the truck, and the back of it opened. I went inside to see, no one."Isn't there suppose to be cadets in here?" I ask him. He looked at me with an amused look.

"Well darling, you're the only one. Now get your butt in the truck!" he said, his voice hoarse and deep.

"Alright. Sorry," I mumbled, getting in the truck. The doors automatically closing behind me. I sit on the cold metal bench that was near the driver. The engine made a high pitch noise as it came to life. Now the truck was moving. It was silent for a few minutes until the driver said something.

"So why do you want to join SOLDIER?" he asked me.

"Well it has always been my dream to be in SOLDIER. And to show that I'm not afraid to fight for my home." I say with determination. Then he bursts out laughing.

"Bwhahahahah... Well I wish you luck kid. I have never met a woman so brave and determined. It's rare to see your kind!" A massive grin spread across my face. At least someone understood how I felt, and didn't go against my choice. "Hey what's your name?" He then asks.

"My name is Regena Night, and yours?" A small smile appears on his face.

"The names Nathan Tamer."

The rest of the ride was silent. After sitting in the truck for who knows how long, I then start to look out the window. I instantly was overwrought with excitement. I was finally here, this is where my adventure was about to begin. Coming from the shadows of the underground roads were two other trucks. They were probably full of cadets. Once we arrive at the ShinRa building the double doors of the truck open, letting the morning light in. My excitement was now overcome with nervousness. I was hesitant to step out of the truck.

There was one question going through my head.

Will I make it?

Nathan must have seen my face and sighed. "Listen here kid. Your gonna make it. These last few minutes I've been with you have showed me that your determination is too strong to break. So get your butt out of this truck, and show those people what you are made of," he said looking back at me. His voice showing how serious he was.

"Thank you, Nathan, I hope to see you again," I got up from the metal bench stepping out the truck, waving my good-bye to Nathan. Once I was outside I was blinded by the sun. Good goddess it was hot! Good thing we'll be inside taking the test.

"Good you have all arrived. Please follow me," looking to my far right, I see a woman with short blonde hair and brunette brown eyes. She was also dressed in a Turk uniform. As she walked away the men quickly follow her, looking at her up and down.

Though the cadets stared at me with distasteful looks. Though I ignored them, not caring one bit. They started to whisper to one another, obviously not caring that I was right here. I remained facing forward, as I followed the female Turk inside the building. Once we got inside everything was much cooler and dim. The cadets sighed with relief as they felt the cool air touch their skin. I was also satisfied at the change of temperature.

There was this nervous feeling in my gut, that I couldn't shake off. Like, something was about to happen to me. Nevertheless, I ignored it, moving up to the front of the cadet group. As I moved my way up there, I accidentally bumped into someone. That's when it got ugly. The guy thought I was a dude and tried to hit me, but I immediately dodge his attack. Before he could throw another I caught his wrist. Everyone gasps in awe.

The female Turk intervened, and said, "Please no fighting. Save that for the tests," her statement made the others tremble. I release the man's wrist, and continued to follow the female Turk. The guy just stared at me as I walked away, acting as if nothing happened. Though what didn't occur to me was that I was being watched this whole time. In President ShinRa's office, there was a computer showing the whole scene unfold.

"What do you think President ShinRa? Do you think she is worthy of becoming a SOLDIER?"

"Yes, I bet my money on it. She may even become as powerful as the commanders or even the general himself!" The president chuckled as he watched the screen.

~A/N~

I know this chapter maybe short, but please bare with me I'm still trying to figure out this story is going to turn out. Though I am planning on doing a sequel for this story. This story will follow (Crisis Core and Advent Children). Cause I haven't played the game. I'm probably going to play the remake. So I hope you guys and gals enjoyed this chapter. Please comment and give me feedback. And any fan arts for what Regena may look like would be great.