Get Cloud in Your Party:
This trick starts in Chapter 4, which is fairly far into the game. In
Machinery City you will find an ancient robot. Even though you can't
activate the robot, it is important, so be sure to remember it.
After getting the robot, go to the Royal Capital and enter the bar.
Ask for some information; you should learn about the Saint Dragon
and a hunter will ask to join your party. Recruit him and go to the
Mining City. When you get there, help the Saint Dragon. You should
be able to get the Aquarius Zodiac Stone there. Take the Stone back to
Machinery City and use it on the robot. Once it becomes functional,
leave. On your way out, you should find another machine. You can't
do anything with it just yet, but make sure to hold onto it. Leave the
city and head for Nerubes Temple. After fighting Worker no.7, the Saint
Dragon will transform into a young girl and you will get the Cancer
Zodiac Stone. Head back to Machinery CIty. Use the Cancer Zodiac Stone
to activate the ancient machine. It will bring Cloud back from the
future and he will join you. NOw fine Aeris in one of the towns
nearby and buy some flowers from her. SHe'll be attacked and Cloud
will rush to the rescue. At the end of all of this, Cloud will
officially join your party.
