And though I cannot see You
and I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life oh
We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
and though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
---BarlowGirl, Never Alone
exclaim Well, I looked around this general area, and noticed no ZackXCloud thread, and thought I might help improve that little problem. <3
If there already is one somewhere, then this can obviously be deleted. >_< Even though I worked very hard on this. :3
arrow My Reasonings~*
Most probably would think, she's a Yaoi fangirl, of course she likes the pairing, without any REAL basis.
1- I do love yaoi.
2- Cloti is my favorite pairing.
3- I am open to ALL pairings.
First of all, I haven't really looked very far into Crisis Core yet. From what I gather so far, Aeris is definitely Zack's love interest. I'm not saying that the ZackXCloud pairing has solid proof, but I'm saying that in my little head of fantasies, it's open for possibilites, and I think it makes sense, and that it's very sweet. <3 It's always been one of my favorite pairings.
On with the reasons!
heart FFVII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-_fLmd3q88
What this shows, is basically all we see in FFVII of Zack. There were a few other, smaller times,(flashbacks really) but this is the main one that we see. And pretty much the only one we see of Zack AND Cloud together that is significant in any way.
First of all, Zack's death, tragic, no? I'm sure you're saying, any friend would risk their lives for one another as shown here.
Very close friends. I can't really say how long they've known eachother here, but I assumed that from playing FFVII, that this is typically where they first met. Though, it seems like something else has occurred before. What ever that may be, it hasn't been revealed. If so, tell me. X_X (That's why Crisis Core is being made biggrin )Whether they met or not before(Which is quite obvious they have, just saying...), I think it's more than amazing that Zack risked his life for Cloud, and stood by his side.
heart Last Order
Basically, it's the animated version of what was just posted above, lol.
"Final Fantasy VII: Last Order took place in two different time periods, one five years ago before the events of Final Fantasy VII and another just before the happenings of the game occurred. The first scene of the short film opened up the scenario for what would be taking place, concentrating on Zack and Cloud’s escape from the Nibelheim Shin-Ra Mansion."
So, those are the two time periods. I'm sure most of you have seen it. If not, I think that it's a lot more vague than the actual game. (Of course) Supposedly it's not canon at all, which I don't see how. I consider it Canon.
heart Final Fantasy VII Advent Children
Apparently, as stated in the youtube video under the FFVII section, in the beginning, Cloud's sword was on Zack's 'grave'. I don't know if I'm dumb to not of known that, or if it simply isn't true. Now that I hear that and look back at it, it DOES look like the place where Zack had died. If that's true, what a powerful thing to show firsthand, hmm? ;D
I am NOT trying to offend any Cleris fans at all, absolutely not, but when Cleris fans say, Cloud smiled at Aeris, Cloud said he'd live his life for Aeris, he was also saying those same things to Zack too. He felt I think, the same guilt about Zack that he did for Aeris. He had to watch them both die, while he did nothing to stop it. When Cloud says "I said I'd live both our lives" I thought he was talking about Zack. Others say Aeris, and some even say both. Also, about the smile in the end, just because Aeris says "everything is fine now, isn't it?" Doesn't mean he's smiling at her.
In fact, he's not smiling at her but both her AND Zack in my opinion. He sees them walk away, he sees that they are both safe and not wanting his forgiveness because they never blamed him in the first place. I thought that Zack saying "Looks like you're not welcomed here, that's too bad." was so sweet. D; It's like, he wants Cloud to be there with him. At least, that's one way to see it. The other way is that he's merely joking around like a friend, which is still cute anyways. :3
heart Crisis Core
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5D-8HDazuw
Now if this trailer doesn't show how strong of a bond Zack and Cloud have, I don't know what does!
About the names. Apparently, Zax Fair stands for 'fair weather', which is meant to contrast with Cloud Strife.
Interesting, no? ;3
Also, I was watching the Crisis Core trailer (The first one) and I noticed that in a line of all these rookies, whom all were wearing the same uniform, looking EXACTLY the same, Zack was able to point out Cloud. He walks up to Cloud and then walks past him, making a friendly gesture with his hand.
I just thought it was really cute. <3
In all of these, Cloud feels the same remorse for Zack as he does Aeris, and I think that's what makes the pairing I'm supporting here so possible. Cloud has a lot of flashbacks of him, a lot of memories. Ones that he doesn't want to forget. I think that a lot of things shown between Zack and Cloud could be a possible romance, because they've already got a strong realationship, and by any means, it could become even stronger... <3 If it weren't for the fact that Zack is not living anymore.(Which also has nothing to do with the bonds of eternal love! biggrin ) Zack definitely impacted Cloud as a character, and that's a solid fact.
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