FF7 Fanfiction
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What is FF7 fanfiction?
FF7 fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Final Fantasy VII universe. With over 32,000 works on Archive of Our Own, FF7 is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockhart, Aerith Gainsborough, Sephiroth, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular FF7 Fanfics
These are the highest-rated FF7 stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Oops, I Omega’d
by TerracottaSoul
Cloud Strife, a regular beta, starts experiencing strange changes after meeting Sephiroth, a strong powerful Alpha. His senses go haywire, and suddenly, Alphas can’t stop staring at him. After collapsing during a delivery, Cloud wakes up in the hospital to discover he’s now an Omega.
wounds won't seem to heal
by pinkpetals99
After a hard fight, Cloud remembers Aerith and expresses his regrets.
Static Echoes
by Eyes_of_Mako
In a universe where Midgar is a utopia of sustainable energy, and the Planet and its population are thriving, Cloud Strife, SOLDIER-Second class has everything he could ever want. A loving partner, a strong leader, and a best friend who is just intuitive enough that it might save his life.
Eclipse
by spaceOdementia
Part of the Seto Tribe in the Western Continent, Tifa Lockhart has been fighting against the encroachment of the Eastern settlers ever since her mother passed away. There is no peace. Minds are closed. Greed is certain. And Tifa's powerful Gi rages in a constant battle underneath her skin. The Range
Lotus Blossom
by Gaudan
After Sephiroth's defeat, he finds himself trapped in the Sleeping Forest - a realm of the universe possessed by Aerith. Ready to collect its debt, the lifestream tugs away at Aerith’s conscious, slowly absorbing her memories. Aerith feels herself fading, so she begs him to share his memories with h
Unexpected Encounter
by Florineseexpert
Downtown had a lot going for it. In a city like Edge, there were many different ways to spend your time and money.
WEAPON(s)
by LittleGrace777
Gaia is alive. Gaia saw into the future. Gaia plans. With just a little nudge in the right direction, so many things will change. Events are set into motion. They must carry on the Planet's will. Essentially, a what-if starting with the Planet itself being a little more active in the story, and ev
Spicy art archive
by BBSC
A collection of artworks of the spicy variety from 2021 - present. Various pairings, and in no particular order. Updated as I go <3
Like a Phoenix Burning Bright in the Sky
by LuckyLadybug
Twilight and Dawn verse. Kuja continues trying to figure out living a relatively peaceful life running his talent agency, a theatre, being Zidane's brother and schoolteacher, and dealing with strange problems like Genesis's wariness as he sets about to put on the first Loveless performance that actu
【SC】Unhealthy obsession
by xiang5dao
克劳德在他认为的初遇中，被俘获了心。这是属于他们两个人的不健康迷恋。 现代au，含drama剧情，很多私设 细品发现og云部分发言也很病娇，不愧是萨锅云盖哈，以及无论哪个萨都挺爱向云撒娇的，云也喜欢向萨撒娇，出于这两点开文原本预计5章完结，怎么越来越多了😨
Who has the best brand?
by NurkkaBankkai
Cid takes Vincent for a shopping trip because he finds out that the other man doesn't have a phone.And that's just the beginning for an adventure for the dynamic duo. Okay, adding this part later. This fic is very slow paced and it is not ready yet, but I am adding chapters as fast as I go. This is
An Unwilling Peace
by ElisaPhoenix
Rufus thought his grave would be the tower after Diamond Weapon's attack. But when Reeve ignores evacuation orders to come back for him, he has a lot to think about. Especially when he realizes that he will have to put his pride aside and accept the help that Reeve is giving him.
The Lifestream flows Within Each of Us!
by MorgannaSaphireRaven
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funeral
by ypperlig
Death is just another door. That’s what Ifalna used to say. Aerith studies superstitions, myths, and death practices across the Planet. Tifa reluctantly helps.
银之阶
by sadveemo
本文为剧情向。青年警探（C）与他的仿生人助手（S），在混沌的赛博朋克都市解决一系列事件的故事。 灵感来源于现实与赛博朋克题材的作品，时而致敬攻壳机动队SAC、神经漫游者。本文包含反乌托邦元素，基调偏沉重。 主CP为萨菲罗斯X克劳德，副CP为蒂法X爱丽丝，左右有意义。 扎克斯、西斯内（核心危机人物）与其他角色的关系均为友情。地名、NPC和机构名称部分来自FF7，部分原创。 预警：开篇有抑郁状态以及尝试轻生的描写。如果现实中遇到类似的困扰，请寻找专业咨询。兴趣使然。如果中途丧失同人方面的动力，会将本文改为以FF7为灵感的原创小说继续。本文基调与先前作品差异较大，阅读体验会很不一样，所以使用新号发布
Woodwork
by FunkyWashingMachine
Geppetto measures Barret for a wooden arm For Romancing Barret Week 2026!
Azure Tears
by KnightwingYJ
Panic rose steadily. Ma’s fingers grew numb, and she resisted the urge to glance behind her. “And what law would that be exactly?” She asked, voice surprisingly steady.“Failure to turn over a newly presented omega to the village council.” Ward supplied.Ice shot through Ma, freezing the blood in her
Beautiful Women Getting Trapped (Comic Books)
by ChampionOfElune
This work is about beautiful fictional female characters getting trapped in various ways Each chapter will contain a different character. These chapters will contain comic pages and not pure text.
The Rift Between Stars Book 2: The Advent Chronicles — What We Choose to Protect
by Linkfuzzy
Midgar has finally learned how to breathe again.Seventh Heaven is loud with children, late-night cocoa, healing hearts, and the kind of love that survives the end of the world.Tsukihana thought her battles were over. Wife. Mother. Protector. At long last, she has a home worth staying for.But the sky
【ff7乙女/克劳德乙女】和陆行鸟砰砰砰了。
by Azalea811910
25年旧文，当时写的时候甚至还没注册ao3。。突然想起来了所以搬过来，这边也发发。给冷圈添砖加瓦中。。 以下是原简介⬇️ 没有前因后果，单纯两个人感觉上来就卓爱。xp很杂（很 已交往老夫老妻设定。二次元不带小雨伞也没事的主要觉得灌成小泡芙很涩琴
FF7 Fanfics by Length
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Best FF7 Fanfic Rec Lists
Popular FF7 Ships
Cloti
Cloud Strife/Tifa Lockhart
Childhood friends Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart, whose deep bond endures through trauma, separation, and world-threatening crises.
45,000 works →
Clerith
Cloud Strife/Aerith Gainsborough
The stoic ex-SOLDIER Cloud Strife and the gentle flower seller Aerith Gainsborough, whose tragic love story captivated players.
40,000 works →
Sefikura
Sephiroth/Cloud Strife
The legendary SOLDIER Sephiroth and Cloud Strife, locked in an obsessive cycle of conflict that some fans interpret as twisted devotion.
38,000 works →
Zakkura
Zack Fair/Cloud Strife
The cheerful SOLDIER First Class Zack Fair and the shy Cloud Strife, whose friendship deepened during their shared captivity and suffering.
32,000 works →
Aerti
Aerith Gainsborough/Tifa Lockhart
Final Fantasy VII's two heroines are framed as rivals for Cloud, but canon keeps writing them as each other's confidantes — the resolution scenes in Remake and Rebirth give them more emotional honesty with one another than with anyone else. The flower girl and the bartender share a friendship the fandom happily reads as romance. Aerti grew enormously as the remakes expanded their scenes together.
2,500 works →
Zerith
Zack Fair/Aerith Gainsborough
The SOLDIER who fell through a church roof and the flower girl who sold him a date built FFVII's original doomed romance, told mostly in Crisis Core's margins. Both die young; fic and the remake timeline keep finding ways to give them their reunion.
1,800 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FF7 fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 32,000 FF7 fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best FF7 ships?
Popular FF7 pairings include Cloti, Clerith, Sefikura. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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