Earth & Sky: A Cloud x Aeris Love Story
A website dedicated to Aerith ("Aeris") Gainsborough and Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII
There's a common argument in among Final Fantasy VII fans that Tifa knows Cloud's true self and thus her experiences with him throughout the game are genuine, whereas Aeris does not know Cloud's true self and therefore her own relationship with him is inherently counterfeit. Dismantling this claim doesn't require delving into secondary sources (the … Continue reading Does Tifa Know the Real Cloud?
Hello, friends! I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to submit a note to me. I read them all, though it's tough to find the time to respond to each and every one. For this FAQ roundup, I tried to pick out ones that felt more like questions I could respond to, … Continue reading FAQ Roundup #3
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a veritable feast for the Clerith fans. Picking five romantic moments proved impossible, so did ten. Even 15 romantic moments between Cloud and Aerith wasn't easy, but through science and peer-reviewed research, here are the top romantic moments between Cloud and Aerith in the entire game. 15. The Nibelheim Water … Continue reading Top 15 Romantic Cloud and Aerith Moments in FF7 Rebirth
The release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has meant new official literature with it, including a World Preview, a 700+ page Ultimania, and even things like CD pamphlets. There's a lot here for Clerith fans to enjoy - especially concerning the date scene between Cloud and Aerith. So kick back and enjoy some of the … Continue reading Clerith Wins in the FF7 Rebirth Ultimania (And Other New Official Literature)
When Cloud and Aerith properly introduced themselves to one another at the beginning of the story, they hit it off so well that Aerith hired Cloud to be her bodyguard. The payment? One date! In Remake, it seemed the invoice had been more than settled with their epic string of sexy shenanigans in Chapters 8 … Continue reading Cloud and Aerith Go On Five Official Dates in FF7 Rebirth
We, as an eager fandom, learned that No Promises to Keep would be the theme song of the yet-unreleased Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at The Game Awards in December 2023. At that time, I took a deep dive into the available lyrics and trailer presentation of the piece, during which it was pretty easy to … Continue reading NO PROMISES TO KEEP: Aerith’s Ballad to Cloud (Part 2)
I've gotten a ton of questions since Rebirth was released, so let me try to tackle some of them here! Note that there will be some spoilers for Rebirth, so proceed with caution! In your opinion, what is it about Cloud and Aerith that makes them a perfect fit? Oh, I love this question! Thank … Continue reading FAQ roundup #2
I finally finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and there's a lot to say about it (luckily, we have the next 3-4 years to process it!) I'm still reeling from the experience, and this won't be a succinct essay that exhaustively covers the plot, character relationships nor my feelings about them all. Suffice to say, there … Continue reading Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a Clerith Dream
I've been neglecting my FAQ box, so here's a dump of some answers! Feel free to input your own questions, and I'll try to answer if I can. Recent Questions Thinking about everything that happened in FF7 Remake between Cloud and Aerith, what do you think could happen in FF7 Rebirth at Gold Saucer when … Continue reading FAQ Answers #1
Chapter 9 of Final Fantasy VII Remake is the game's longest chapter, and it serves one primary purpose: to build up the romance between Cloud and Aerith. Sounds crazy? It might be - but it's true. After all, the seeds have already been planted. The last chapter opened with Aerith promising Cloud "one date" in … Continue reading The Most Epic Date Ever: Remake’s Chapter 9 Entire Purpose is Building the Cloud/Aerith Romance
Earth & Sky: A Cloud x Aeris Love Story 