

He didn't want to accept that the cute girl in front of him could be a monster. Cloud didn't believe her statement believing it to be false. The girl laughed at the timid boy's response and found it amusing and introduced herself as Tifa Lockhart, one of the so-called monsters of the mountains. She asked him again and he answered about the task given to him. As Cloud waited the figure approached him from behind and tapped his shoulder asking what he was doing here?Ĭloud was startled turning around to see a young girl the same age as him. From a distance unbeknownst to him one with red eyes were watching him, observing what a boy like him was doing out so late. The boy eager to prove himself entered the dark forest and made his way up and waited. They declared to Cloud that if he could go into the mountains and see one than make it back, they would let him in. One late evening they mention a local legend about monsters who live in the mountains who come out at night. But Cloud was desperate to prove himself. The boys called Cloud a coward and taunted him being bigger than him. Young Cloud tried to fit in with the other children but was initially shunned. His mother decided to move into the country to stay with relatives and to get away from the reminders of her husband to a small town named Nibelheim in a mountainous region. He was a member of Soldier but was killed in action. To join the ranks of SOLDIER and fight alongside heroes like Sephiroth and Zack.Ĭloud was originally born in the city of Midgar to Claudia Strife and his father Vapor Strife. Not being strong enough to join Soldier and being ashamed of his weakness. He likes saving people, though getting praised for it makes him feel awkward he does appreciate the praise. Infantryman, Shin-Ra Private Security Force
