*Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core fanfiction* " 'Soldier like to kill. People join to kill.' That's what they all say. Why did I join? To keep a promise. To protect people. To be a hero in my own way I guess." "That's good enough reason as any." Phoenix. 16. Female. SOLDIER 2nd class. 1st class test complete. Test past. Promotion underway. Promotion complete. Phoenix Fair, SOLDIER 1st class. First female, youngest SOLDIER. Her name is on everyone's lips. First mission easy. Last mission tough and...unexpected. The consequences don't only effect her... ... "The price of freedom is steep." A promise brokered becomes a promise broken.