Editing Cloud

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'''Cloud''' is a character in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts series]]'', originating from the ''Final Fantasy'' universe. He is the main character in ''Final Fantasy VII'' and a supporting character in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Cloud is twenty-two years old at the beginning of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and twenty-three during the events of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.

==Journal Entries==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
''A fighter hired by Hades to compete in the Coliseum. Despite his association with Hades, his heart remains untouched by the Heartless. Cloud keeps very much to himself, which makes him something of an enigma. What is he seeking?''

''"Final Fantasy VII"''

===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
''A swordsman hired by Hades to take out Hercules. Cloud seeks the true memories he has lost.''

''Were they memories of someone dear to him, or memories of his hazy past?''

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
''Final Fantasy VII''

''A "SOLDIER" who effortlessly wields a hefty sword. He once fought against Sora and his friends under contract with Hades.''

''Cloud hates letting other people see what he's thinking, so he can be an enigma to other people.''

''He searches for Sephiroth, hoping to settle things once and for all with his inner darkness.''

==Story==
===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
{{q|I’m looking for someone. Hades promised to help. I tried to exploit the power of darkness, but it backfired. I fell into darkness, and couldn’t find the light.|Cloud}}
[[Image:KH-Cloud_journal_entry-CG.jpg|left|280px|Image:KH-Cloud_journal_entry-CG.jpg|Cloud as he appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''.]]
Cloud first makes his appearance in the [[Olympus Coliseum]], striking a deal with [[Hades]]: if Cloud eliminates [[Hercules]] in battle, Hades will lead him to his nemesis [[Sephiroth]]. However, Cloud also has to fight [[Sora]], so that he may move on to Hercules in the preliminaries rankings. After their battle, Cloud is either defeated, or comes out victorious, but refrains from killing Sora. The outcome of the fight does not affect the storyline, and the only reward for winning are the 80 experience points rewarded. However, as Cloud does not kill Sora, the results are not favorable for Hades; forcing him to summon [[Cerberus]]. The three-headed beast and guardian of the [[Underworld]] catches Cloud off-guard, pinning him to the ground.

At this point, Hercules comes to the rescue, defending the unconscious Cloud. Sora then moves in to finish the battle, giving Hercules the chance to take Cloud to safety.

Afterwards, Cloud waits at the entrance to the Coliseum, deep in thought. Sora asks him why Cloud worked for someone as shady as Hades, and Cloud replies that he was looking for someone, and tried to use the darkness to his advantage, but failed. He admits that he fell into darkness, and couldn't find the light. But Sora comforts him, saying that he too is searching for his light. Cloud then grants Sora the [[Sonic Blade]] ability, and walks off, but not before Sora offers a re-match. Cloud confidently says he'll pass, but later in the game, he can be fought in certain cups at the Olympus Coliseum. &nbsp;

Cloud eventually manages to find Sephiroth in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix]]''. Cloud manages to locate Sephiroth in the Coliseum, and both express that they have been searching for each other. Cloud also feels that in order to awaken from his nightmare, he has to defeat his darkness; namely, Sephiroth. Sephiroth tries to convince him to turn to that darkness, but Cloud refuses, and the two battle. The outcome of the battle is unknown.

During the end credits, Cloud is led by [[Cid]] to [[Hollow Bastion]], and reunites with [[Leon]], [[Aerith]], and [[Yuffie]] in the Library.
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''===
{{q|I'm not here for the Cup. Just Hercules. Today he loses more than the competition.|Cloud}}
Cloud plays a much more important role in ''Chain of Memories''. It is his plot that runs the course of him being an anti-hero. 
Cloud once again appears in the Coliseum, constructed from Sora's memories. Again, he serves as a mercenary for Hades. However, Cloud is working for Hades to regain his lost memories, not to find Sephiroth. Hades promises to help him, but only if Cloud competes in the games and kills Hercules.

Completely ignoring Sora, Cloud confronts Hercules. However, Cloud only manages to wear Hercules down. Hades, no longer having any use for Cloud, fires him and knocks him out. Hades then attempts to kill Hercules on his own now that he is exhausted. However, Sora interferes and defeats the God of the Underworld.

After the battle, Cloud wakes up. He apologizes for his actions. Sora again comforts him, saying that the important memories are never truly gone. Sora also says that even the tiniest thing can help a person remember things they thought they had forgotten. Cloud shows his gratitude for Sora's help by granting him the [[Summon Cards|Cloud card]]. However, he declines Sora's offer of joining them.

===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
{{q|Sorry to keep you, Sephiroth!|Cloud}}
Cloud appears once again in Hollow Bastion, garbed in his Advent Children attire, not to mention replacing the [[finalfantasy:Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] with the [[finalfantasy:Fusion Swords|First Tsurugi]] from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children''. He reveals to Sora that he is seeking to defeat his darkness, which is embodied by [[Sephiroth]]. He asks Sora to help him, but also warns him that Sephiroth will try and turn Sora to the darkness. During their meeting, Aerith also speaks to him. Not wanting her to follow him, he promises her that no matter how far he goes, he will always come back to Hollow Bastion. Though Aerith initially feels that he doesn't seem to be so sure, she is in the end confident in him.

Cloud also aids the residents of Hollow Bastion in defending against the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|Heartless invasion]]. He and [[Leon]] are seen at the [[Ravine Trail]], back to back with their swords raised as Heartless surround them. The two banter playfully back and forth, then proceed to fend off the Heartless.

However, as he fights, he ends up separated from Leon, and Sephiroth makes his appearance. Cloud expresses his belief that once Sephiroth is defeated, his darkness will go away. However, Sephiroth reminds Cloud of his dark past, though it is not elaborated on. Cloud denies it, saying that Sephiroth doesn't know him, but the winged being says otherwise: "''I know. Because...I am you.''"

[[Tifa]], who had been searching fervently for Cloud, also arrives. However, her presence causes Cloud to see the light, making him wince. Sephiroth then vanishes, and Cloud runs off before Tifa can get to him.

Cloud is then seen with Leon again who is worried about Sora, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]]. Cloud tells him to relax because those three aren't going down that easily. He also tells him before leaving that Sora is a lucky kid.

After the 1000 Heartless battle, Cloud keeps at a distance from the others and avoids fighting the Heartless from [[Space Paranoids]], knowing that his friends have enough strength to fend off the [[Master Control Program|MCP's]] tricks. After the MCP is defeated, he is seen once again with Leon when [[Tron]] shows them a sight of when their city was first built, and so reminded everyone of its true name.

Cloud, still searching for Sephiroth, can be found in the town center after this. Sora, having just fought Sephiroth, reveals that he is at the [[Dark Depths]]. Cloud then goes off to settle the score. Sora manages to get to Sephiroth first, and he asks where Cloud is. Just then, Cloud arrives, and Sephiroth makes more comments on how Cloud can never let go of his darkness. Cloud grows angry, demanding he shuts up, and the two battle. However, Sephiroth says that defeating him will be futile, for Cloud's darkness will always hold him back. Sephiroth's words begin to drag him into the depths of despair, but Tifa once again arrives.

Cloud warns her to stay away from Sephiroth, but she refuses, for she wants to help him. Sephiroth says that it is futile, for Cloud will always have darkness within him. Tifa doesn't deny this, but retorts that as long as he is surrounded in light, the darkness within him can't be reached. Tifa attacks Sephiroth as Cloud watches, but when flashes of light blind Cloud, Sephiroth attempts to strike Cloud. However, Cloud successfully parries the attack, and takes a stand between Sephiroth and Tifa. Tifa offers Cloud her light, and though Sephiroth insists that the light doesn't suit Cloud, he begins to glow with a bright light, and the fight resumes. In a final brilliant flash of light, Cloud and Sephiroth rise into the air, then vanish.

Goofy asks where Cloud went, and Sora explains that he went to fight a great battle. When Sora asks Tifa what she will do now, she says that she will just have to keep looking and that light is easy to find. Tifa then gives Sora the [[Fenrir]] [[Keychain]] as thanks for helping.

===''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''===
Cloud has been shown to travel and battle Heartless with Sora and Hercules, making ''Kingdom Hearts coded'' his party member debut. He makes a deal with Hades about visiting other worlds with the Secret of Heroes. He wants to break away from his past and his powerlessness after he takes care of Hercules and [[Data Sora]]. It seems the reason he bargained with Data Hades is so he could become stronger to protect someone. He learned from Sora and Hercules that his true strength comes from his heart when he protects someone; for example blocking one of Data Hades's fireball that is about to hit Sora, and Hercules.

==Personality==
Cloud seems to be notably stoic and melancholy, very different from the personality of his ''Final Fantasy VII'' counterpart. However, he does possess some similar, even more melancholic, characteristics in Advent Children. He is also seen engaging in playful banter with [[Leon]] during the 1,000 Heartless Invasion of Hollow Bastion as well, hinting at a friendly rivalry between the two.

In an interview, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Nomura Tetsuya Nomura] stated that while Cloud makes a big deal of looking for [[Sephiroth]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', he is actually running from something, the 'something warm' that [[Tifa]] was after in ''Advent Children''. It is likely that his motivations for running, a combination of guilt and worry that he will be unable to protect the people he cares about, are the same in the ''Kingdom Hearts ''universe as they were in the ''Final Fantasy ''universe.

==Appearance==
In ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', Cloud has an appearance similar to his appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII''. However, he also has a flowing red cape and a metal claw on his left hand, much like [[finalfantasy:Vincent Valentine|Vincent Valentine]], another character in ''Final Fantasy VII'', though there are some notable differences. Protruding from his back is one large demonic wing, a counterpart to Sephiroth's angelic one. He also wields the [[finalfantasy:Buster Sword|Buster Sword]], though it is covered in bandages, likely a symbol of his bound self and past. Cloud is always bandaged in one way or another, and they are most likely used to resemble his personality.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Cloud's design changes dramatically, and is dressed in the exact same attire from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children'', his hair also having changed to reflect his movie counterpart's. He wields his [[finalfantasy:Fusion Swords|sword]] from ''Advent Children'' as well, though bandaged like the Buster Sword. The lines between the six separate swords look less distinct, like the lines were simply engraved on the blade, which may mean it is simply a single sword, although this could just have been to make animation easier. The wing from his previous outfit is mysteriously absent.

==Fighting Style==
{{Main|Cloud (Boss)}}
When fighting, Cloud remains in a "combo" of astonishingly rapid sword strokes and occasionally Thunder-based magic attacks, only fighting normally when he seems to be winning and [[Sora]] or the others are near. His attacks include: the technique "Sonic Rave" where he dashes through his opponents, he can slash his opponents using a powerful combo called "Cross Slash", he can use "Braver" where he jumps in the air and comes down hard. When enraged, he activates "Omnislash", where he surrounds himself with fire and lightning and starts flying and attacking in a [[Sephiroth]]-like manner. Essentially, his entire moveset consists of his original Limit Breaks.

Although Cloud is a much weaker boss than Sephiroth in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', the fact he was able to go head-to-head with him in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' implies that he wasn't fighting as hard as he could against [[Sora]].

Because he acted as a supporting character, but not as a party member in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud is immune to damage during the period of time he helps Sora's party.

==Abilities==
Cloud's basic technique is {{nihongo|'''Cross-slash'''|凶斬り|Kyougiri|lit. "Bane-slash"}}, a three-hit sword combo with his Buster Sword. He can also perform {{nihongo|'''Cross-slash+'''|凶斬り・改|Kyougiri-kai|lit. "Bane-slash Revision"}}, in which he teleports behind an opponent before Cross-slash.

Cloud's strongest technique is {{nihongo|'''Omnislash'''|超究武神覇斬|Choukyūbushinhazan|lit. "Super-ultimate War-god Commanding Slash"}}. To use it, he says "''Farewell''", then extends his wing and begins flying around the arena while performing heavy slashes on his opponent. In ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', this is available as a Summon Sleight. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud instead uses '''Omnislash ver5''', based on a technique introduced in ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children''. As with the original technique, Cloud says "''Farewell''" before extending his wing, but this time he circles the entire field while attacking his opponent with multiple sword combos, then lands on the floor, creating an explosion.

==Origin==
[[finalfantasy:Cloud Strife|Cloud Strife]] was originally the main protagonist from ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]'', a console role-playing game that was developed by [[wikipedia:Square Co.|Square]] (now [[wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]) and published by [[wikipedia:Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment]] for Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. It was released in Japan on January 31, 1997, and in North America on September 7, 1997.

==Gallery==
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Image:CloudsBusterSword.png|Cloud's Sword in ''Kingdom Hearts II''
File:Cloud-CrossSlash Combo.gif|Cloud using Cross-slash in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
File:CloudCrossSlash.gif|Cloud using Cross-slash in ''Kingdom Hearts II''<br><small>(Click to see)</small>
File:Cloud KH Dissidia Outfit.png|Cloud as he appears wearing his ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire in [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dissidia_012''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'']
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File:Cloud_ReCoded.jpg|Cloud in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''
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==Trivia==
*Cloud is the first human [[Summon]] to appear, the second is [[Peter Pan]]. Additionally, he is the only Summon originating from ''Final Fantasy'', in sharp contrast to the rest who hail from Disney.
*Gameplay wise, Cloud is by far the most powerful ally in ''Kingdom Hearts II''; along with being immune to damage, he is able to do a lot of damage in a very short amount of time. When using a cheat device to place him in your party, he often single-handedly obliterates even the most dangerous bosses in the game.
*"Farewell" is the only line of Cloud's battle dialogue shared in every game he has appeared in, both Japanese and English.
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Cloud is the only Summon who didn't appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game) |Kingdom Hearts]]'' as a summon.
*Cloud's journal entry in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' states he is part of SOLDIER. However, in ''Final Fantasy VII'', Cloud was never an actual member of SOLDIER, but carried false memories of [[Zack|someone who ''was'' part of SOLDIER]].
*Cloud and [[Selphie]] are the only returning ''Final Fantasy'' characters from ''Kingdom Hearts'' who don't change voice actor in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
*Cloud's ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire is available as an alternate costume for him in the upcoming ''Final Fantasy'' game [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dissidia_012 ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy''].
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-|journalKH2=Final Fantasy VII<br><br>A "SOLDIER" who effortlessly wields a hefty sword. He once fought against Sora and his friends under contract with Hades.<br><br>Cloud hates letting other people see what he's thinking, so he can be an enigma to other people.<br><br>He searches for Sephiroth, hoping to settle things once and for all with his inner darkness.
-|journalCOD=A buster sword-wielding soldier whose past failures continue to weigh on him.<br><br>Believing himself weak, Cloud sought out the secrets of a hero's strength, as well as the secrets darkness might hold. Hades tried to use these desires against him, but once Cloud realized he was being manipulated, he wisely joined forces with Sora and Hercules.
-|journalUX='''Story Quest'''<br>This contender packs a serious punch on his second turn. Defeat him before he can unleash it, or find another way to stay in the game!<br><br>'''KH Cloud'''/'''Illustrated Cloud'''<br>KINGDOM HEARTS (2002)<br>A warrior with a hefty sword who once fought against Sora.<br><br>'''KH II Cloud'''/'''KH II Cloud (EX)'''<br>KINGDOM HEARTS II (2005)<br>A SOLDIER who effortlessly wields a hefty sword.<br><br>'''WORLD OF FF Cloud'''<br>WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY (2016)<br>A Medal celebrating the collaboration with WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY.
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-{{Q|Looking for your light? Don't lose sight of it.|Cloud to Sora}}
+'''Cloud''' is a character in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts series]]'', originating from the ''Final Fantasy'' universe. He is the main character in ''Final Fantasy VII'' and a supporting character in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Cloud is twenty-two years old at the beginning of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and twenty-three during the events of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
-'''Cloud''' is a character in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series who hails from [[Radiant Garden]]. He is based on the character of the same name from ''Final Fantasy VII'', in which he was the main character.
-==Story==
+==Journal Entries==
-===''Kingdom Hearts χ''===
+===''Kingdom Hearts''===
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+''A fighter hired by Hades to compete in the Coliseum. Despite his association with Hades, his heart remains untouched by the Heartless. Cloud keeps very much to himself, which makes him something of an enigma. What is he seeking?''
+''"Final Fantasy VII"''
+===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
+''A swordsman hired by Hades to take out Hercules. Cloud seeks the true memories he has lost.''
-===''Kingdom Hearts''===
+''Were they memories of someone dear to him, or memories of his hazy past?''
-{{q|I'm looking for someone. Hades promised to help. I tried to exploit the power of darkness, but it backfired. I fell into darkness, and I couldn't find the light.|Cloud}}
-[[File:A Mysterious Contender 01 KH.png|thumb|left|210px|Cloud competes in the Games in order to assassinate Hercules.]]
-Sometime before [[Sora]] and company arrived at the [[Olympus Coliseum]], Cloud struck a deal with [[Hades]]: if Cloud eliminates [[Hercules]] in battle, Hades will lead him to his nemesis [[Sephiroth]]. However, Cloud also has to fight [[Sora]], so that he may move on to Hercules in the preliminaries rankings. In the ensuing battle, Sora emerges victorious, or Cloud succeeds in defeating Sora, but refuses to finish the young Keyblade wielder off. Regardless of the outcome, Cloud fails to defeat Sora, and Hades summons [[Cerberus]], who catches Cloud off-guard and pins him to the ground.
-At this point, Hercules comes to the rescue, defending the unconscious Cloud. Sora then moves in to finish the battle, giving Hercules the chance to take Cloud to safety.
+===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
+''Final Fantasy VII''
-[[File:The Showdown 01 KHFM.png|thumb|210px|Cloud finally manages to track down Sephiroth and challenges him.]]
+''A "SOLDIER" who effortlessly wields a hefty sword. He once fought against Sora and his friends under contract with Hades.''
-Afterwards, Cloud waits at the entrance to the Coliseum, deep in thought. Sora asks him why Cloud worked for someone as shady as Hades, and Cloud replies that he was looking for someone, and tried to use the [[darkness]] to his advantage, but failed. He admits that he fell into darkness, and couldn't find the [[light]]. But Sora comforts him, saying that he too is searching for his light. Cloud then grants Sora the [[Sonic Blade]] [[ability]], and walks off, but not before Sora offers a re-match. Cloud confidently says he'll pass, but later in the game, he can be fought in certain cups at the Olympus Coliseum.
-Cloud manages to locate Sephiroth in the Coliseum, and both express that they have been searching for each other. Cloud also feels that in order to awaken from his nightmare, he has to defeat his darkness; namely, Sephiroth. Sephiroth tries to convince him to turn to that darkness, but Cloud refuses, and the two battle. The outcome of the battle is unknown.
+''Cloud hates letting other people see what he's thinking, so he can be an enigma to other people.''
-Later on, Cloud is led by [[Cid]] to [[Hollow Bastion]], and reunites with [[Leon]], [[Aerith]], and [[Yuffie]] in the Library.
+''He searches for Sephiroth, hoping to settle things once and for all with his inner darkness.''
-===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
+==Story==
-{{q|I'm not here for the Cup. Just Hercules. Today he loses more than the competition.|Cloud}}
+===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
-Cloud appears on the Olympus Coliseum floor in [[Castle Oblivion]], constructed from Sora's memories. Again, he serves as a mercenary for Hades. However, Cloud is working for Hades to regain his lost memories, not to find Sephiroth. Hades promises to help him, but only if Cloud competes in the games and defeating Hercules.
+{{q|I’m looking for someone. Hades promised to help. I tried to exploit the power of darkness, but it backfired. I fell into darkness, and couldn’t find the light.|Cloud}}
+[[Image:KH-Cloud_journal_entry-CG.jpg|left|280px|Image:KH-Cloud_journal_entry-CG.jpg|Cloud as he appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''.]]
+Cloud first makes his appearance in the [[Olympus Coliseum]], striking a deal with [[Hades]]: if Cloud eliminates [[Hercules]] in battle, Hades will lead him to his nemesis [[Sephiroth]]. However, Cloud also has to fight [[Sora]], so that he may move on to Hercules in the preliminaries rankings. After their battle, Cloud is either defeated, or comes out victorious, but refrains from killing Sora. The outcome of the fight does not affect the storyline, and the only reward for winning are the 80 experience points rewarded. However, as Cloud does not kill Sora, the results are not favorable for Hades; forcing him to summon [[Cerberus]]. The three-headed beast and guardian of the [[Underworld]] catches Cloud off-guard, pinning him to the ground.
-Completely ignoring Sora, Cloud confronts Hercules. However, Cloud only manages to wear Hercules down. Hades, no longer having any use for Cloud, fires him and knocks him out. Hades then attempts to defeat Hercules on his own now that he is exhausted. However, Sora interferes and defeats the God of the Underworld.
+At this point, Hercules comes to the rescue, defending the unconscious Cloud. Sora then moves in to finish the battle, giving Hercules the chance to take Cloud to safety.
-After the battle, Cloud wakes up and apologizes for his actions. Sora again comforts him, saying that the important memories are never truly gone. Sora also says that even the tiniest thing can help a person remember things they thought they had forgotten. Cloud shows his gratitude for Sora's help by granting him the [[Summon card|Cloud card]]. However, he declines Sora's offer of joining them.
+Afterwards, Cloud waits at the entrance to the Coliseum, deep in thought. Sora asks him why Cloud worked for someone as shady as Hades, and Cloud replies that he was looking for someone, and tried to use the darkness to his advantage, but failed. He admits that he fell into darkness, and couldn't find the light. But Sora comforts him, saying that he too is searching for his light. Cloud then grants Sora the [[Sonic Blade]] ability, and walks off, but not before Sora offers a re-match. Cloud confidently says he'll pass, but later in the game, he can be fought in certain cups at the Olympus Coliseum. &nbsp;
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-===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
+Cloud eventually manages to find Sephiroth in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix]]''. Cloud manages to locate Sephiroth in the Coliseum, and both express that they have been searching for each other. Cloud also feels that in order to awaken from his nightmare, he has to defeat his darkness; namely, Sephiroth. Sephiroth tries to convince him to turn to that darkness, but Cloud refuses, and the two battle. The outcome of the battle is unknown.
-{{q|Sorry to keep you, Sephiroth!|Cloud}}
-Sora and company meet up with Cloud again in Hollow Bastion, noting that he has changed somewhat due to Sephiroth's influence. He reveals to Sora that he is seeking to defeat his darkness, which is embodied by Sephiroth. He asks Sora to help him, but also warns him that Sephiroth will try and turn Sora to the darkness. During their meeting, Aerith also speaks to him. Not wanting her to follow him, he promises her that no matter how far he goes, he will always come back to Hollow Bastion. Though Aerith initially feels that he doesn't seem to be so sure, she is, in the end, confident in him.
-[[File:Leon and Cloud 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|210px|Cloud and Leon stand back-to-back during the Battle of the 1,000 Heartless.]]
+During the end credits, Cloud is led by [[Cid]] to [[Hollow Bastion]], and reunites with [[Leon]], [[Aerith]], and [[Yuffie]] in the Library.
-Cloud aids the residents of Hollow Bastion in defending against the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|Heartless invasion]]. He and Leon are seen at the [[Ravine Trail]], back to back with their swords raised as [[Heartless]] surround them. The two banter playfully back and forth, then proceed to fend off the Heartless. However, as he fights, he ends up separated from Leon, and Sephiroth makes his appearance. Cloud expresses his belief that once Sephiroth is defeated, his darkness will go away. However, Sephiroth reminds Cloud of his dark past, though it is not elaborated on. Cloud denies it, claiming that Sephiroth doesn't know him, but the winged being says otherwise. [[Tifa]], who had been searching fervently for Cloud, also arrives. However, her presence causes Cloud to see the light, making him wince. Sephiroth then vanishes, and Cloud runs off before Tifa can get to him.
+{{-}}
-Cloud has then seen with Leon again, who is worried about Sora, [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]] when they are teleported to the [[Realm of Darkness]]. Cloud assures him they are strong enough to take care of themselves. As he leaves, he remarks that Sora is "a lucky kid".
+===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''===
+{{q|I'm not here for the Cup. Just Hercules. Today he loses more than the competition.|Cloud}}
+Cloud plays a much more important role in ''Chain of Memories''. It is his plot that runs the course of him being an anti-hero.
+Cloud once again appears in the Coliseum, constructed from Sora's memories. Again, he serves as a mercenary for Hades. However, Cloud is working for Hades to regain his lost memories, not to find Sephiroth. Hades promises to help him, but only if Cloud competes in the games and kills Hercules.
-After the 1000 Heartless battle, Cloud keeps at a distance from the others and avoids fighting the Heartless from [[Space Paranoids]], knowing that his friends have enough strength to fend off the [[Master Control Program|MCP's]] tricks. After the MCP is defeated, he regroups with Leon when [[Tron]] shows them a sight of when their city was first built, and reminded everyone of its true name.
+Completely ignoring Sora, Cloud confronts Hercules. However, Cloud only manages to wear Hercules down. Hades, no longer having any use for Cloud, fires him and knocks him out. Hades then attempts to kill Hercules on his own now that he is exhausted. However, Sora interferes and defeats the God of the Underworld.
-[[File:Conclusion 03 KHII.png|thumb|210px|Cloud clashes with Sephiroth.]]
+After the battle, Cloud wakes up. He apologizes for his actions. Sora again comforts him, saying that the important memories are never truly gone. Sora also says that even the tiniest thing can help a person remember things they thought they had forgotten. Cloud shows his gratitude for Sora's help by granting him the [[Summon Cards|Cloud card]]. However, he declines Sora's offer of joining them.
-Cloud, still searching for Sephiroth, can be found in the town center after this. Sora, having just fought Sephiroth, reveals that he is at the {{c|Dark Depths|rg}}, prompting Cloud to go off to settle the score. Upon arriving, Cloud becomes enraged when Sephiroth comments on how Cloud can never let go of his darkness and the two battle. However, Sephiroth claims that defeating him will be futile, for Cloud's darkness will always hold him back. Sephiroth's words begin to drag him into the depths of despair, but Tifa appears to help him. Ignoring Cloud's warning to leave, Tifa retorts that as long as Cloud is surrounded in light, the darkness within him can't be reached by Sephiroth. Tifa attacks Sephiroth as Cloud watches, but when flashes of light blind Cloud, Sephiroth attempts to strike him. However, Cloud successfully parries the attack, and takes a stand between Sephiroth and Tifa. Tifa offers Cloud her light, and though Sephiroth insists that the light doesn't suit Cloud, he begins to glow with a bright light, and the fight resumes. In a final brilliant flash of light, Cloud and Sephiroth rise into the air and vanish.
-Although concerned for his whereabouts, Sora explains to Donald and Goofy that he went to fight a great battle. With Cloud's disappearance, Tifa decides that she will continue search for him and gives Sora the [[Fenrir]] [[Keychain]] as thanks for helping.
+===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
+{{q|Sorry to keep you, Sephiroth!|Cloud}}
+Cloud appears once again in Hollow Bastion, garbed in his Advent Children attire, not to mention replacing the [[finalfantasy:Buster Sword|Buster Sword]] with the [[finalfantasy:Fusion Swords|First Tsurugi]] from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children''. He reveals to Sora that he is seeking to defeat his darkness, which is embodied by [[Sephiroth]]. He asks Sora to help him, but also warns him that Sephiroth will try and turn Sora to the darkness. During their meeting, Aerith also speaks to him. Not wanting her to follow him, he promises her that no matter how far he goes, he will always come back to Hollow Bastion. Though Aerith initially feels that he doesn't seem to be so sure, she is in the end confident in him.
-===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
+Cloud also aids the residents of Hollow Bastion in defending against the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|Heartless invasion]]. He and [[Leon]] are seen at the [[Ravine Trail]], back to back with their swords raised as Heartless surround them. The two banter playfully back and forth, then proceed to fend off the Heartless.
-Data-Cloud makes a deal with Data-Hades about visiting other worlds with the Secret of Heroes. He wants to break away from his past and his powerlessness after he takes care of Data-Hercules and [[Data-Sora]]. It seems the reason he bargained with Data-Hades is so he could become stronger to protect someone. He learned from Data-Sora and Data-Hercules that his true strength comes from his [[heart]] when he protects someone; for example, blocking one of Data-Hades's fireballs from hitting his allies.
-==Other appearances==
+However, as he fights, he ends up separated from Leon, and Sephiroth makes his appearance. Cloud expresses his belief that once Sephiroth is defeated, his darkness will go away. However, Sephiroth reminds Cloud of his dark past, though it is not elaborated on. Cloud denies it, saying that Sephiroth doesn't know him, but the winged being says otherwise: "''I know. Because...I am you.''"
-===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
-A statue of Cloud appears as the Narrator explains how Hades used him to further his plans but failed.
-{{-}}
-===''Dissidia Final Fantasy''===
+[[Tifa]], who had been searching fervently for Cloud, also arrives. However, her presence causes Cloud to see the light, making him wince. Sephiroth then vanishes, and Cloud runs off before Tifa can get to him.
-Cloud's appearances based on his outfit from ''Kingdom Hearts'' has appeared as an alternate costume for him in the ''{{ff|Dissidia Final Fantasy}}'' series.
-In ''{{ff|Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy}}'', his "Kingdom Hearts gear" outfit is available as downloadable content.
+Cloud is then seen with Leon again who is worried about Sora, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]]. Cloud tells him to relax because those three aren't going down that easily. He also tells him before leaving that Sora is a lucky kid.
-In ''{{ff|Dissidia Final Fantasy NT}}'', his "Sky-Soarer" outfit is available as downloadable content.
+After the 1000 Heartless battle, Cloud keeps at a distance from the others and avoids fighting the Heartless from [[Space Paranoids]], knowing that his friends have enough strength to fend off the [[Master Control Program|MCP's]] tricks. After the MCP is defeated, he is seen once again with Leon when [[Tron]] shows them a sight of when their city was first built, and so reminded everyone of its true name.
-==Design==
+Cloud, still searching for Sephiroth, can be found in the town center after this. Sora, having just fought Sephiroth, reveals that he is at the [[Dark Depths]]. Cloud then goes off to settle the score. Sora manages to get to Sephiroth first, and he asks where Cloud is. Just then, Cloud arrives, and Sephiroth makes more comments on how Cloud can never let go of his darkness. Cloud grows angry, demanding he shuts up, and the two battle. However, Sephiroth says that defeating him will be futile, for Cloud's darkness will always hold him back. Sephiroth's words begin to drag him into the depths of despair, but Tifa once again arrives.
-[[File:Cloud KHREC.png|thumb|left|Cloud as he appears at Olympus Coliseum.]]
-Cloud is twenty-two years old at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' and twenty-three during the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
-In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', and ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', Cloud has an appearance similar to his appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII''. However, he also has a flowing red cape and a metal claw on his left hand, much like {{ff|Vincent Valentine}}, another character in ''Final Fantasy VII'', though there are some notable differences. Protruding from his back is one large demonic wing, a counterpart to Sephiroth's angelic one. The wing is not always extended, sometimes only appearing when he uses [[Omnislash]]. He also wields the {{ff|Buster Sword}}, though it is covered in bandages, possibly as a symbol of his bound self and past.
+Cloud warns her to stay away from Sephiroth, but she refuses, for she wants to help him. Sephiroth says that it is futile, for Cloud will always have darkness within him. Tifa doesn't deny this, but retorts that as long as he is surrounded in light, the darkness within him can't be reached. Tifa attacks Sephiroth as Cloud watches, but when flashes of light blind Cloud, Sephiroth attempts to strike Cloud. However, Cloud successfully parries the attack, and takes a stand between Sephiroth and Tifa. Tifa offers Cloud her light, and though Sephiroth insists that the light doesn't suit Cloud, he begins to glow with a bright light, and the fight resumes. In a final brilliant flash of light, Cloud and Sephiroth rise into the air, then vanish.
-In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud's design changes dramatically. He is dressed in his outfit from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children'', with his hairstyle changing to match. He wields his {{ff|Fusion Sword|sword}} from ''Advent Children'' as well, although it is bandaged like the Buster Sword. The outlines of the component blades appear to be simply engraved, rather than actual edges. His wing is absent, although his face is nearly the same as Sephiroth's; an oddity remarked on by Goofy.
+Goofy asks where Cloud went, and Sora explains that he went to fight a great battle. When Sora asks Tifa what she will do now, she says that she will just have to keep looking and that light is easy to find. Tifa then gives Sora the [[Fenrir]] [[Keychain]] as thanks for helping.
-In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', when Data-Sora uses [[Subjugate]], Cloud uses the magic-casting animation from ''{{ff|Final Fantasy VII}}''. Additionally, when completing Olympus Coliseum with Cloud in the party, his victory pose matches his victory animation from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
+===''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''===
-{{-}}
+Cloud has been shown to travel and battle Heartless with Sora and Hercules, making ''Kingdom Hearts coded'' his party member debut. He makes a deal with Hades about visiting other worlds with the Secret of Heroes. He wants to break away from his past and his powerlessness after he takes care of Hercules and [[Data Sora]]. It seems the reason he bargained with Data Hades is so he could become stronger to protect someone. He learned from Sora and Hercules that his true strength comes from his heart when he protects someone; for example blocking one of Data Hades's fireball that is about to hit Sora, and Hercules.
 ==Personality==
-Cloud seems to be notably stoic and melancholy, possessing similar melancholic characteristics as he did in ''Advent Children''. In spite of this, he is seen engaging in playful banter with Leon during the 1,000 Heartless invasion of Hollow Bastion, hinting at a friendly rivalry between the two.
+Cloud seems to be notably stoic and melancholy, very different from the personality of his ''Final Fantasy VII'' counterpart. However, he does possess some similar, even more melancholic, characteristics in Advent Children. He is also seen engaging in playful banter with [[Leon]] during the 1,000 Heartless Invasion of Hollow Bastion as well, hinting at a friendly rivalry between the two.
-In an interview, {{w|Kazushige Nojima}} stated that while Cloud makes a big deal of looking for Sephiroth in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', he is actually running from something, the "something warm" that Tifa was after in ''Advent Children''.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania]]''''', pg. 718; '''Interviewer:''' "This was the first appearance of Tifa from ''Final Fantasy VII''." / '''Kazushige Nojima:''' "Tifa wasn't planned to appear at first. I was talking with Tetsu about what Cloud could be doing in Hollow Bastion, and we eventually moved towards him chasing after Sephiroth, but also being chased by something himself. So Cloud's really running from something, but goes around pretending, saying that he's chasing Sephiroth. Then we decided to make it him running from the 'something warm' like what Tifa was after in ''Advent Children''."</ref><!-- https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/analysis/4698/the-love-triangle-of-ffvii-an-analysis-by-squall_of_seed/7/ & https://www.ign.com/faqs/2014/final-fantasy-vii-plot-analysis-faq According to online sources, this interview was originally on KH2.uk.co, but we need a direct source and credit the translation-->
+In an interview, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Nomura Tetsuya Nomura] stated that while Cloud makes a big deal of looking for [[Sephiroth]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', he is actually running from something, the 'something warm' that [[Tifa]] was after in ''Advent Children''. It is likely that his motivations for running, a combination of guilt and worry that he will be unable to protect the people he cares about, are the same in the ''Kingdom Hearts ''universe as they were in the ''Final Fantasy ''universe.
-His motivations for running, a combination of guilt and worry that he will be unable to protect the people he cares about, in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series is depicted similarly to Cloud's portrayal in the ''Final Fantasy'' universe.
+==Appearance==
+In ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', Cloud has an appearance similar to his appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII''. However, he also has a flowing red cape and a metal claw on his left hand, much like [[finalfantasy:Vincent Valentine|Vincent Valentine]], another character in ''Final Fantasy VII'', though there are some notable differences. Protruding from his back is one large demonic wing, a counterpart to Sephiroth's angelic one. He also wields the [[finalfantasy:Buster Sword|Buster Sword]], though it is covered in bandages, likely a symbol of his bound self and past. Cloud is always bandaged in one way or another, and they are most likely used to resemble his personality.
-==Abilities==
+In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', Cloud's design changes dramatically, and is dressed in the exact same attire from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children'', his hair also having changed to reflect his movie counterpart's. He wields his [[finalfantasy:Fusion Swords|sword]] from ''Advent Children'' as well, though bandaged like the Buster Sword. The lines between the six separate swords look less distinct, like the lines were simply engraved on the blade, which may mean it is simply a single sword, although this could just have been to make animation easier. The wing from his previous outfit is mysteriously absent.
-When fighting, Cloud remains in a "combo" of astonishingly rapid sword strokes, only fighting normally when he seems to be winning and Sora or the others are near. Although Cloud is a much weaker boss than Sephiroth in ''Kingdom Hearts'', the fact he was able to go head-to-head with him in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' implies that he wasn't fighting as hard as he could against Sora. Cloud is, by far, the most powerful ally in ''Kingdom Hearts II''; along with being immune to damage, he is able to deal a large amount of damage in a very short amount of time. When using a cheat device to place him in the party, he often single-handedly obliterates even the most dangerous bosses in the game.
-Cloud's recurring techniques include '''[[Cross Slash]]''', a three-hit sword combo with his sword, '''[[Sonic Blade]]''', a rushing attack he can often use repeatedly, '''Climhazzard''', a down-thrust attack from the air, and '''[[Omnislash]]''', a technique that allows him to fly around, slashing with his sword when getting close.
+==Fighting Style==
+{{Main|Cloud (Boss)}}
+When fighting, Cloud remains in a "combo" of astonishingly rapid sword strokes and occasionally Thunder-based magic attacks, only fighting normally when he seems to be winning and [[Sora]] or the others are near. His attacks include: the technique "Sonic Rave" where he dashes through his opponents, he can slash his opponents using a powerful combo called "Cross Slash", he can use "Braver" where he jumps in the air and comes down hard. When enraged, he activates "Omnislash", where he surrounds himself with fire and lightning and starts flying and attacking in a [[Sephiroth]]-like manner. Essentially, his entire moveset consists of his original Limit Breaks.
-===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
+Although Cloud is a much weaker boss than Sephiroth in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', the fact he was able to go head-to-head with him in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' implies that he wasn't fighting as hard as he could against [[Sora]].
-[[File:Cloud (card).png|right]]
-Cloud appears as a [[summon card]] after clearing [[Olympus Coliseum]]'s [[Room of Truth]]. When his card is used, Cloud arrives and unleashes two successive sword slashes. Stocking two Cloud cards creates the [[Cross-slash]] sleight, which increases his attack to a three-slash combo. Three cards form [[Omnislash]], where Cloud sweeps in on enemies and attacks repeatedly, while the player presses {{button|t}} when prompted.
-Cloud is also required for [[Cross-slash+]], which performs similarly to Cross-slash, except Cross-slash+ makes Cloud teleport behind the enemy before attacking it. Additionally, Cloud can be used as part of magic sleights that require the use of any summon card.
+Because he acted as a supporting character, but not as a party member in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud is immune to damage during the period of time he helps Sora's party.
-===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
+==Abilities==
-Cloud briefly assists Sora on the [[Ravine Trail]] before the [[Battle of 1000 Heartless]].
+Cloud's basic technique is {{nihongo|'''Cross-slash'''|凶斬り|Kyougiri|lit. "Bane-slash"}}, a three-hit sword combo with his Buster Sword. He can also perform {{nihongo|'''Cross-slash+'''|凶斬り・改|Kyougiri-kai|lit. "Bane-slash Revision"}}, in which he teleports behind an opponent before Cross-slash.
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-{{frm-abi|n=*|{{nihongo|'''Climhazzard'''|クライムハザード|<br>Kuraimuhazādo}}|Cloud thrusts his sword in the ground, knocking enemies away with a shock wave.}}
-{{frm-abi|n=*|{{nihongo|'''Cross Slash'''|凶斬り|<br>Kyōgiri|lit. "Misfortune Slash"}}|Cloud swings his sword 3 times, writing the character "凶".}}
-{{frm-abi|n=*|{{nihongo|'''Sonic Blade'''|ソニックレイヴ|<br>Sonikku Reivu|lit. "Sonic Rave'}}|Cloud attacks by thrusting his sword forward and dashing.}}
-{{frm-abi|n=*|{{nihongo|'''Omnislash'''|超究武神覇斬|<br>Chōkyū Bushinhazan|lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash"}}|Cloud flies through the air, swinging his sword while chasing the enemy.}}
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-===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
+Cloud's strongest technique is {{nihongo|'''Omnislash'''|超究武神覇斬|Choukyūbushinhazan|lit. "Super-ultimate War-god Commanding Slash"}}. To use it, he says "''Farewell''", then extends his wing and begins flying around the arena while performing heavy slashes on his opponent. In ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', this is available as a Summon Sleight. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud instead uses '''Omnislash ver5''', based on a technique introduced in ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children''. As with the original technique, Cloud says "''Farewell''" before extending his wing, but this time he circles the entire field while attacking his opponent with multiple sword combos, then lands on the floor, creating an explosion.
-Cloud appears as a party member in Olympus Coliseum. He can use Omnislash as a special attack.
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-|}
 ==Origin==
-[[File:Cloud FFVII.png|220px|left]]
+[[finalfantasy:Cloud Strife|Cloud Strife]] was originally the main protagonist from ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]'', a console role-playing game that was developed by [[wikipedia:Square Co.|Square]] (now [[wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]) and published by [[wikipedia:Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment]] for Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. It was released in Japan on January 31, 1997, and in North America on September 7, 1997.
-{{ff|Cloud Strife}} was originally the main protagonist from ''Final Fantasy VII'', a console role-playing game that was developed by {{w|Square Co.|Square}} and published by {{w|Sony Computer Entertainment}} for Sony's {{w|PlayStation}}. It was released in Japan on January 31, 1997, and in North America on September 7, 1997.
-Cloud was born and raised in the small town of Nibelheim, the same village Tifa is from. When he was 14, he aspired to be in {{ff|SOLDIER}}, an elite military group working for the Shinra Company.
-Contrary to his journal entry in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Cloud never made it into SOLDIER in ''Final Fantasy VII'', but instead suffered trauma during the {{ff|Nibelheim Incident}} that caused him to take on the persona of [[Zack|Zack Fair]], a best friend of his who was an actual SOLDIER 1st Class. He and his allies seek to defeat Sephiroth, a legendary SOLDIER whose descent into madness led him to burn down Nibelheim, killing many people including Cloud's mother and Tifa's father.
-{{-}}
-==Notes and references==
+==Gallery==
-{{reflist}}
+<center>
+<gallery>
+Image:CloudsBusterSword.png|Cloud's Sword in ''Kingdom Hearts II''
+File:Cloud-CrossSlash Combo.gif|Cloud using Cross-slash in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
+File:CloudCrossSlash.gif|Cloud using Cross-slash in ''Kingdom Hearts II''<br><small>(Click to see)</small>
+File:Cloud KH Dissidia Outfit.png|Cloud as he appears wearing his ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire in [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dissidia_012''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'']
+</gallery>
+</center>
+<center>
+<gallery>
+File:Cloud_ReCoded.jpg|Cloud in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''
+</gallery>
+</center>
-{{Party}}
+==Trivia==
+*Cloud is the first human [[Summon]] to appear, the second is [[Peter Pan]]. Additionally, he is the only Summon originating from ''Final Fantasy'', in sharp contrast to the rest who hail from Disney.
+*Gameplay wise, Cloud is by far the most powerful ally in ''Kingdom Hearts II''; along with being immune to damage, he is able to do a lot of damage in a very short amount of time. When using a cheat device to place him in your party, he often single-handedly obliterates even the most dangerous bosses in the game.
+*"Farewell" is the only line of Cloud's battle dialogue shared in every game he has appeared in, both Japanese and English.
+*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Cloud is the only Summon who didn't appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game) |Kingdom Hearts]]'' as a summon.
+*Cloud's journal entry in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' states he is part of SOLDIER. However, in ''Final Fantasy VII'', Cloud was never an actual member of SOLDIER, but carried false memories of [[Zack|someone who ''was'' part of SOLDIER]].
+*Cloud and [[Selphie]] are the only returning ''Final Fantasy'' characters from ''Kingdom Hearts'' who don't change voice actor in ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
+*Cloud's ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire is available as an alternate costume for him in the upcoming ''Final Fantasy'' game [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dissidia_012 ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy''].
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