The games also have a range of very popular side characters like the Turks , a group serving Shinra , the young company president Rufus Shinra and Marlene, the daughter of Barret Wallace.
In the first English release of the game and accompanying official materials, her name was transliterated as Aeris, which stuck with fans. But in later releases, such as in Crisis Core , it was changed to Aerith. Many fans still favor the original "Aeris" version of her name, and both versions are used frequently in fandom. There is a strong debate in regards to what should and should not be recognized due to who was involved with production and writing as the Compilation is fraught with what many see as retcons and poor characterization.
The compilation includes, in order of in-story chronology:. This article or section needs expansion. Advent Children. Forums ACF was a major hub of discussion for the fan community. Amid some drama, ACF eventually shut down sometime in the late s.
Many consider The Lifestream , founded 25 September , to be its successor, having drawn many users and site staff from ACF, though many happily report that The Lifestream faces less drama and toxicity. Net FFN , with the earliest known English-language fan fiction having been posted on 23 July ; [2] activity spiked circa the release of Advent Children and the release of Crisis Core see The Genesis Awards.
The theorist community is active and positive. Before AC the fandom was taking great joy and deciphering the mystery behind the ending of the game as well as addressing plot holes.
Even after the Compilation though, fans still love to discuss speculation on platforms such as YouTube shows like Game Theory and various forums. In recent years, the fandom has not had the same pleasant response in regards to other social issues and criticism in general. Having already felt burned by the sort of market response attitude Square-Enix had to its audience fans used the game as a response to modern social critique like Feminist Frequency.
Scifantasy : The copy of the stories linked above, though, cuts off early, halfway through the eighth yes, eighth story. A mirror of the original site has been made here lots of popup ads, though —it finishes story eight, and mentions a ninth story, which seems to have never been written. Through sheer awesomeness bordering on prophetic foresight, the final story ends with Cloud infected with a genetic disease that make it impossible for him to come in contact with anybody with Cetra DNA, which includes Aeris and his own son.
There is also the chance that contact with Tifa would infect her also, which wouldn't harm her but would make her a carrier, so he chooses to Walk The Earth in search of a cure, though not with a great deal of hope.
For having been written several years before it's release, it's an almost perfect lead-in for the Advent Children OVA. The Tropes Page is here Recommended by oztrickster, Meteor, yrosx, Shotgun Willy , star trail, Thecommander , Dat Loner Girl , Geordielass A comedy re-telling of the plot of FFVII which uses the characters and dialogue to make fun of the original game's mistranslations, out of character moments and weird plot threads.
General Fics. Hojo and his team must travel back to Nibelheim, with Zack and Cloud in tow, as Hojo continues his Jenova Project in the wake of Sephiroth's death. While there, Vincent is awoken prematurely from his death-like slumber, disoriented, confused, and lethal. He and Hojo confront their shared past as they fight for different aims: Vincent for answers, Hojo for his science.
Comments : An incredibly dark, violent, and gory tale of old ghosts and tragic pasts. Not for the faint of heart. Both Vincent's and Hojo's personalities are explored in full detail, Hojo in particular fleshed out as someone deeply twisted by his desire for recognition, power, and knowledge, but still just a man, not just an amoral psychopath.
The story leans heavily into grief, anger, hatred, power, madness, revenge, and ultimately, redemption. Reeve is now president of Shinra and determined to rebuild and redeem the company and the city surrounding it. Cloud is now co-head, along with Reno, of Shinra Security, earning a comfortable salary, while Tifa owns an items shop called Seventh Heaven.
Everything seems like it's slowly improving the world over, particularly in Midgar; with the upper plate gone, the stars can even be seen at night. Comments : Similar to The Poetry in Blood, this one's not for the faint of heart.
Another dark, violent, and gory affair from Glass Shard , this one spans the full spectrum, exploring the deepest pits of despair and madness to the highest points of triumph and elation, and everything in between.
The exposition early on is a little rough, but Glass Shard quickly finds her stride and produces a fine piece of writing. Every character, canon and otherwise, is well-written and sympathetic in one way or another. Also similar to The Poetry in Blood, the story here is an emotional one, focusing on confronting one's past, trying to find one's place in the world, seeking redemption for past crimes, real or otherwise, and finding and keeping one's humanity in the midst of tragedy and grief.
Truly an excellent write. What if Sephiroth had found Vincent on that first trip to Nibelheim? A local legend prompts a ghost hunt with specters that are anything but imaginary.
Comments : An amazing and suspenseful For Want of a Nail Story where Sephiroth never goes insane like he does in canon, and the story quickly goes Off the Rails from there. The author does a great job of capturing every character's personality and how they would react to each situation while providing compelling story telling.
They even manage to make Hojo of all people into a tragic, almost sympathetic character without subjecting him to Draco in Leather Pants. Features plenty of action, humor, heartwarming moments, and a fairly serious exploration of the consequences of preventing Sephiroth's canonical Start of Darkness.
Trigger Warnings: Rape, physical abuse, sexual abuse. Almost all chapters from the POV of one of the Tsviets are very much Not Safe for Work , and the author gives a warning for those who wish to skip those sections at the beginning of the relevant chapters. Now has a Trope Page. Comment : A comedy fic about crazy shenanigans that happen firearms and bombs are involved when Jessie becomes Sephiroth's secretary pre-Nibelheim. Comment : A completed fanfic set after Dirge of Cerberus where Cloud had an encounter with Genesis Rhapsodos, then things start to get more complicated for Cloud with a case of clone sighting.
The writer did a wonderful job on handling the characterizations along with providing so many twists Elena's death, Weiss's fate, Sephiroth's return, development between Cloud and Genesis, etc. Utterly amazing indeed.
Comments : This is not the standard Cloud-goes-back-in-time-to-fix-things-fic. It is perfectly canon-compatible with the Original Game and Crisis Core as much as anything can be. And shocking and depressing if you think about it too hard. Status : Dormant. Now has its own trope page.
Synopsis : Cloud's first thought on waking in the Shinra training grounds What is one supposed to do when they find themselves inexplicably in the past? Become a terrorist four years early, of course. And look up a few old friends. Comments : Another fic that sends Cloud back into the past to prevent the Planet's catastrophe's caused by Sephiroth.
However, rather than try and relive his soldier days, Cloud decides that it's better to do what worked before and becomes a terrorist. Although the last update on Fanfiction. There's been nothing since then on either site, but this does mean there's stil hope for a conclusion to this story.
Absolutely hysterical, especially poor Reno and the 'old' man. Sephiroth returns looking for Cloud and tries to get the Turks to help. The Turks disbanded but are trying to get back together to fight Sephiroth. But should they be worried about Sephiroth, or about Cloud? Comments : There is angst in this fic but not a lot of wangst.
And it is justified. The story starts off like she doesn't know where she's going with it, but it really hits a stride. This fic hits the spot.
This has great characterization, especially of the Turks. Especially if you like Elena. This fic was published before Advent Children so if there's no mention of AC, that's why. Writing of Wrongs by James Chilcott and Mike Dixon Recommended by wescotta Status : Complete Synopsis : In Writing of Wrongs , God's own Literary Task Force they write the book of Life is blackmailed into saving Aeris, of Final Fantasy VII fame so that a malevolent ex-writer relegated to sub-text can use her to tap into the collective minds of fan-fiction writers and write himself back into existence—as a god, to boot!
Comments : Rarely takes itself too seriously, and has some brilliant individual scenes. It is also quite lengthy. Given the opportunity to become the will behind their favorite video game characters, no one hesitated.
Little did they know that the 'game' was more than anyone thought or that it would spiral so far off course. NO OCs. Comments : A fun story that follows the game and keeps characters "in character", while adding a second layer of the game world to the story, with real life attached, but without a gajillion angsty details just enough to keep us hooked.
Became addicted to this story after one chapter, and new one's release pretty often. Plenty of fourth wall smatterings while remaining in character. Any description I give won't do it justice; just go read it. Comments : Any story where Cloud is renamed Trent because his father thinks that 'Cloud' is a pussy name, Shinra gets taken over by the Hair Club for Men the president of which isn't just the president - he's also a client , and the Midgar Zolom subdues its prey using a bunch of children that sing 'Every Sperm is Sacred' has to be worth at least a look.
Throw in two attractive female students, crazy demanding professors, psychotic classmates, along with other challenges and you've got yourself a story.
D from Scrubs. The story takes a turn for the emotional later on, and does so superbly. Possibly my favorite FF7 fanfiction ever. Take a serious look at it — you won't regret it. If one of you has already read it, please feel free to chime in after me — my persuasive writing is hardly my strong suit. Warning, this story gets fucking DARK and the ending was just I don't even know if tragic is the proper word to describe it. I haven't been this emotionally affected by a story in a long time.
Easily one of the best I've read. The story is tragedy in every sense of the word, even the most stonehearted of Tropers will find themselves affected. The swerving emotions of the story hit like a car crash, to such a degree that I was left staggering from it for days afterwards.
Any story that can convey such vast and powerful emotions as this story can deserves a recommendation. I have to disagree. Probably not, but it might make it hurt less Jmanghan 9 months ago He chokes on the drink and gasps with utter terror "How could I not have think of that?
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Sephiroth is just trying to find and protect the blonde warrior whose life is inexplicably tied to his own. Tifa receives a most unusual customer at her bar. A woman looking for inspiration for a new gallery exhibit. Dust chokes the plain for the second time in one summer, smothering the town from above and below. Black coal dust drifting up, red mountain dust bearing down. Young Barret Wallace, a year-old miner, has just witnessed four men lose their lives in an accident underground.
As the pit owners brush off calls for proper compensation, justice seems like a mirage on the horizon. His year-old neighbour, Jiori Knife, Female , waits impatiently for her mother to return from the city. Between the lines of their letters, danger rumbles, as the situation in Wutai spells trouble for their independent coal town. A canon-compliant? A tale of industry, technology, activism, allegiance, beauty, blood, the earth, and the stars But she can still see the glow of Meteor through her half-lidded eyes.
The thought of the apocalypse sits in the back of her mind, ever-present. But as Vincent lifts his bandana to her eyes, securing the fabric behind her head, her world becomes submerged in darkness—perfect, pitch-black darkness, absent of anything that could hurt her.
No Meteor, no Mako, no Shinra, no enemies. Just the empty void and the feeling of Vincent's chest against her back as he holds her, stroking the ribbons on her wrists, her arms, her chest. Her worries fade into a wonderful, peaceful bliss, coaxed by the vines that bind her body.
The world is ending.
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