Clerith
Cloud Strife/Aerith Gainsborough
The stoic ex-SOLDIER Cloud Strife and the gentle flower seller Aerith Gainsborough, whose tragic love story captivated players.
What is Clerith?
Clerith is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII. With over 40,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Clerith
The bittersweet romance and Aerith's tragic fate creates powerful angst and fix-it scenarios that fans can't resist exploring.
Most Popular Clerith Fanfics
The highest-rated Clerith stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
FF7 Incorrect Quotes
by Wu_Gang
Cross post of FF7 quotes from my tumblr.
Dry Flowers
by Anonymous
After stopping Sephiroth from claiming the Black Materia and saving Aerith, Cloud is shaken to discover she now shares an intimate bond with his nemesis. Now separated from his friends and the woman he loves, he flees into the world in search of his identity and the truth of his past. Meanwhile, Aer
The Rift Between Stars: Book I – A Place to Call Ours
by Linkfuzzy
The events in the story/book series happen after the events of both the main game canon ending events.Ff7 After the fall of Meteor, Midgar is rebuilding—quietly, imperfectly, and still scarred.Ff9 the main cast of heroes defeat Necron which spoiler ~~ is the representation of death,ending and ju
Petals After the Fall
by RexxNova
One year after Meteorfall, the world is still busy recovering from the devastation. Midgar is slowly rebuilding into a new, more peaceful form—and in that once-silent and dark sector, a small oasis now grows: Gainsborough-Strife Flower Shop , a family business founded by Aerith and Cloud.
my dear melancholia,
by b3llepersonne
"You, who were so beautiful and carefree, like the brightest star in the celestial vault. So innocent and naive, a girl I could never have. I only understood your worth when even Thanatos fell in love with you, becoming my rival and making you his lover."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Clerith mean?
Clerith is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Clerith fics are on AO3?
There are over 40,000 Clerith fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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