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Description Was working on this for a week. I wanted to do a Sephiroth and Cloud piece for a long time but couldn't find the motivation for it until someone really special gave me the push I needed (you know who you are! You wonderful derp, you! *__* ). This piece is dedicated to the Commander of Awesomeness, . ^_^ Seriously, I've suffered from an art spell and bouts of depression for the whole year. When depression hits, it hits hard. It's kinda why there hasn't been much work here in my gallery. I'm pretty blue by that. However, my Cloud has given me the spark and passion I needed to get off my ass and reminded me to smile. So, from all my heart, thanks to my wonderful friend. Thank you for everything, Cloudie. Thank you for making me remember that there are good days ahead. I hope you enjoy this piece! Made with fluff, bacon, penises, and dead squirrels.

Anyway, onto the piece! I love these two guys together. Like... A LOT. Rob Reiner of "Misery" once described the fight scene between the novelist and obssessed fan as them having "sex", lol. That's kinda how I feel about Sephiroth and Cloud. The two share an intense relationship. I think even the game creators of Dissidia know this, lol.There are soooo many lines that Sephiroth expresses to Cloud that are sexually implied ("On your knees..." "You've come back to me, where you belong..."). To some extent, Cloud shares an obsession with Sephiroth as well. Throughout Kingdom Hearts he keeps chasing his 'shadow'. So yeah, I wanted to convey that love-hate relationship they have. Plus, draw prettty men. O_O Heh. Technically speaking this is my first 'yaoi' piece. Yet, it's very subtle and implied. Plus, it's very to Sephiroth's character since he's got that crazy, obssessed look going on. For added effect, listen to this music . Kudos to Tseng for freaking me out when it blasted loudly in my speakers when the video finally played. >_>

////nerdage rampage - enter at your own risk///I've written many stories that involve masculine and sexual identity. I came to the conclusion Sephiroth suffers from machismo, lol. His world revolves around the female. On several occasions, he identifies with Jenova (mother). You can imagine what that would do for a man's ego. So what's a guy to do to prove he's a 'man'? Why, dominate the planet of course! O_O Because domination and power is percieved as a manly trait, particularly by those who look to extreme viewpoints of masculinity. As for Cloud... heh, he's in denial. XD Poor boy is an impressionable kinda fellow. I mean, wow, he's got a very handsome, devilish man who stalks him with the intentions of sticking him with his *sword* any time they meet. ////
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Comments: 50

Bluediamondpikachu83 [2021-01-01 02:34:47 +0000 UTC]

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RadiusZero In reply to Bluediamondpikachu83 [2021-01-01 06:05:59 +0000 UTC]

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Bluediamondpikachu83 In reply to RadiusZero [2021-01-01 16:19:42 +0000 UTC]

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Cloudyfan [2018-08-28 16:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Cloud would say : impressive work ! ^^

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FireIgnitus [2018-08-22 19:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Sephiroth needs to get a hobby or somethin

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Abyss-Valkyrie [2018-06-21 00:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Whoa!Super amazing picture here!The flow,the expressions,the hands,the shading and colouring! <3

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EveLeech [2016-08-04 03:45:21 +0000 UTC]

I love Sefikura!!!!!!

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cosoko [2016-01-15 16:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Ahh this piece is gorgeous!! This is so them! I love it!

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YiskaXIII [2014-06-25 19:17:18 +0000 UTC]

I love SephCloud <3

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biancavrox [2014-01-02 21:25:15 +0000 UTC]

oh my it's so amazing!, i love your art


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Krishty6 [2013-11-08 08:41:53 +0000 UTC]

great work 

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DisturbedTurtle75 [2013-10-30 22:25:52 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture! I want one for my wall! Love the comment about Cloud stalking Seph.

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molimosu [2013-10-13 00:19:11 +0000 UTC]

I don't even know how to express my love for this, but I literally just jaw dropped. ;~;

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kj924 [2013-09-04 23:19:12 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty!!! I love everything about this!!!!

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Meggie272 [2013-08-19 08:40:19 +0000 UTC]

I love this. It's so gloriously intense. The composition is great and the movement created by all the swirling lines gives it heaps of impact. 

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canofoilstuff [2013-08-02 17:49:43 +0000 UTC]

no words can describe the beauty of this

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mitochondria55 [2013-07-28 19:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Love it.

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iCrave4Anime [2013-07-27 19:13:23 +0000 UTC]

WOW!

 

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mistersingh [2013-07-24 13:06:42 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work done

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Amlara [2013-07-24 09:59:45 +0000 UTC]

aww! Very nice art, i feel a strong chemistry between them! They are delicious and ...they belong together

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Writers-411 [2013-07-23 21:40:41 +0000 UTC]

So awesome!

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AlvaSeneca [2013-07-23 21:24:53 +0000 UTC]

I love your art!

Amazing work!

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ishali [2013-07-23 18:28:27 +0000 UTC]

what did your friend do to cheer you up? mine is going through something similar as you were and i've been trying to cheer her up. at least she is drawing, or sketching... which is a good sign but still :/ by the way i inernally screamed in terror at the vamire/crazy look Sephiroth has on this o_____o those kudos you gave Tseng... i'm giving those to you XD

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Laineyfantasy [2013-07-23 16:40:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow this is totally amaizing and yep cloud and sephiroth have a very interesting relationship I love the pose its like Sephiroth has control bit Cloud is trying to resist

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koibutsu [2013-07-23 14:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Awesome style and coloring
ignore my compulsive behavior :sephiroth is left handed >: P

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RadiusZero In reply to koibutsu [2013-07-23 17:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!    Still working on my style and coloring system, but it's always fun to play around with things and experiment.

 Oh, Sephiroth is definitely a leftie. And pretty soon he'll have a 'sword' within his grasp to play with.

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UnluckyNumberXIII [2013-07-23 14:32:46 +0000 UTC]

This piece is awe-inspiring. Beautifully done.

... And yes, I think Square Enix knows exactly what they're doing with this pair.

I also love that nerdage at the end. Personally, I would think he suffers from dissociatve identity disorder because (here's my nerd coming through) in Crisis Core he loses everything that defined him except for Zack. If that made any sense to you, let me know?

Again, lovely piece and I hope this is the first few steps outside of your art block. I know it sucks.

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MysticPeony [2013-07-23 12:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Awsome!! *O* I love your style!

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scargeear [2013-07-23 06:25:20 +0000 UTC]

Very passionate piece! I love its atmosphere and your technique - it looks more like traditional though I've read the description. It has a strong spirit within.
Hope you'll get over the depression soon and receive a lots of positive impressions

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ZombieHotMess413 [2013-07-23 05:02:49 +0000 UTC]

I love it!!!

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Komikino [2013-07-23 04:55:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh nicely done. Lots of emotion in this!

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LostGryphin [2013-07-23 01:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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Pookystar [2013-07-23 01:13:19 +0000 UTC]

ooohh... *stares in awe*
They are perfect together and you really managed to make this chemistry they have, work on your drawing. Love it!

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Jenova-Cells [2013-07-23 01:02:47 +0000 UTC]

This piece.... I MUST HAVE IT. I swear, that accurately describes the final battle in Advent Children. And I'm pretty sure that Square knows what they're doing with Cloud and Sephiroth -- I'll even go as far as saying that they support this pairing!

I love your nerd rampages, too! They're super interesting, and (I already told you this), they totally changed how I see FF7, specifically these two here.

So happy someone gave you the motivation to do some Seph/Cloud! I never tire of them, and you make my love for them grow 1,000 times larger! Whoever that person is, I thank them~

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RadiusZero In reply to Jenova-Cells [2013-07-24 02:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Zeeeetraaaaaan!!!!   OMG, HOW ARE THE HELL ARE YOU???? I saw your journal days ago. Didn't get the chance to post a comment there or the latest update on 'Assistant' yet, but I definitely plan to! MAN YOU TOTALLY MADE MY DAAAAAY. Lord knows, I've been on hiatus mode lately on ff.net. Trying to squeeze out the next chapter but have been occupied by art and other side projects to do it, including a cool collab. Still, I'm trying my best to play catch up and get myself sorted out. I even have plans to draw some art based on 'Invictus', like female-Cloud and 'Sugar and Spice'. I'm so happy to see updates from you and your journal, btw. I know you've been struggling as well.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOVING THIS PIECE. C/S fans must unite!  Heh, this piece was certainly fun to draw. My first attempt at 'yaoi' even though it doesn't exactly scream that. It's all very subtle. You can pick up the clues, though, based on Cloud's bleeding neck and Sephiroth's bloody lips... And of course, that hand!  And, LOL, absolutely, I think Square knows exactly what they're doing with Cloud and Sephiroth. It's hard not to notice it. I think even in Dissidia, the creators give a nod toward Slash fans. Sephrioth, particularly, has some crazy lines, lol. I'm curious if Cloud/Seph will appear in KH3. I hope they do!    If so, it'd be nice to hear what other sexual innuedoes Sephiroth throws at Cloud's face.  

Aw, thank you! Yeah, the Commander of Awesomeness has been really helpful to me. The nicest person in the world. A million times better than I could ever be as a person and friend. This piece is dedicated to that special Commander of Awesomeness since I've had a rough time getting myself motivated to draw or write. I get very tired from work and a bit depressed other life issues. But I'm feeling better, especially with the completion of this new piece. My friend watched me paint it during several join-me sessions,so that was fun and helpful. Kinda pushed me to complete the piece than procrastinate on it, lol. Anyway, thanks again for stopping by. Seriously, I get very giddy whenever I see you around. I got nothing much love for you and your incredible skills as a writer. I recommended your stories to my friend since you have an awesome way of conveying Cloud and Sephiroth.

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Jenova-Cells In reply to RadiusZero [2013-07-24 05:21:27 +0000 UTC]

Doing much better! Especially since you've come back with a new piece (which I'm still drooling over ). Gosh, why is it that we're always making each other's days? You give me so much happiness and excitement, I swear that I'll throw up a unicorn someday! I can't wait to see Sugar, Spice, and Cloud (she's got the looks that kill! That kiiiiiiiillllll)! I'm pretty jealous of the person that's been making epic fan art for you, too. I can't draw to save my life. DX If I could, I'd spam dA with SO MUCH STUFF.

A collab?! I can't wait to see it when it's out! Eeeeh, I'm so excited for it!

If Cloud and Sephiroth are in there, I'll be running out to get a PS4 and KH3 for sure! Can I be Sephiroth's hand? It's good with both kinds of swords. Hehehe, sometimes subtlety has a greater effect than outright showing stuff... This one sure does!

A million thanks from me to your friend! So glad that they're helping you with your depression and making you feel better! *sniff* I might just die someday from the way you make me happy, too. Hopefully it's when I'm done with writing fics (in other words... never! ).

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MintFlavoured [2013-07-23 00:59:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, incredible work, amazing.

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RadiusZero In reply to MintFlavoured [2013-07-23 20:13:28 +0000 UTC]

 Thank you so much for leaving a precious comment to my piece!

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Bunny-Boss [2013-07-23 00:50:22 +0000 UTC]

CHEESUS FUCK SHIT WOMAN, DONT GIVE ME THESE MANY FEELS WOULD YA!??!?!?!!?!??!??!?!


Amazing *preach* I have no words, I love the effort, details and tears -you use tears for those watercolors, am I right? OfcourseI'mtotallyguessingwhattechniqueyouusedhere- you pour into all of your artwork!


LOVE <3

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RadiusZero In reply to Bunny-Boss [2013-07-23 20:03:15 +0000 UTC]

BUNNY BOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Awwww! I'm so happy you love this! Indeed, the FEELS are strong today.  I was feeling them while doing this piece.... feeling them in *many* happy-happy places, in fact. But yeah, Sephiroth and Cloud... the ultimate pairing. And a better love story than Twilight. The passion flies whenever they're in the same room. That and blood, lol. You just know all the 'sword fighting' is their own way of coping with the heated tension they feel for each other. At first, I thought Sephiroth just wanted revenge. But... after reading On a Way to a Smile: the Case of the Lifestream, Sephiroth is very stalkerish of Cloud.  Throughout Dissidia, he is telling Cloud how they are eternally bonded ("Accept it. I am the one who guides you... forever!"). I also used to think Cloud was simply pissed at Sephiroth for burning his town. But when I saw him chasing Sephiroth in Kingdom Hearts, I was like... "Cloud, why you chasing this guy? AERITH IS RIGHT THERE. ALIVE. BREATHING. TALKING TO YOU. You shouldn't be chasing Sephiroth unless... you... you actually...?"   

Of course I used tears for this!    Among *other* bodily fluids.   

I still haven't forgotten about our double trade by the way! I needed some time to get out of my funk. Ugh, been a weird year for me, lol.   'll be doing two cons soon, but as soon as I'm done with them I'll continue working along with the trade pics   

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Kasimere [2013-07-23 00:07:18 +0000 UTC]

 For added effect, listen to this music . Kudos to Tseng for freaking me out when it blasted loudly in my speakers when the video finally played. >_> 


I aim to please, baby.


But seriously, this is bloody amazing

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RadiusZero In reply to Kasimere [2013-07-23 19:29:04 +0000 UTC]

Aw, you beautiful person you!   I was in the middle of painting something when I clicked your link and that music exploded in my speakers. Good times, good times... It definitely sets the mood for the lovebirds.   (plays the music while Sephiroth digs his hand further south and grabs the goods... Explosive make-out scene ensues... Radiuszero pulls out the camcorder to youtube the 'action' sequences)    This was the alternative ending we were meant to see in Advent Children.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your awesome-sauce in my presence.   I feel like I can take over the world now.

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Kasimere In reply to RadiusZero [2013-07-23 19:30:13 +0000 UTC]

I'll help you take the world over, then next, the universe. 

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RadiusZero In reply to Kasimere [2013-07-23 20:11:45 +0000 UTC]

I feel like this will be the start of an epic journey for universal domination. You can be the swordsmaster that leads us into senseless battles. Gen will be a spellcaster who creates the drama and shows off his glorious ass every five seconds. And I'll be that silent-but-deadly bishie archer who looks bad-ass with my flowy-always-perfect hair. We're missing an annoying Jar-Jar Binks, though. We need someone who can provide comic relief and irritation to everyone while we conquer planets. *sigh*

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Kasimere In reply to RadiusZero [2013-07-23 20:20:21 +0000 UTC]

I'm not being that man, I'm being the fabulous evil lacky that turns out to be the real puppeteer. 

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xDrifterr In reply to Kasimere [2013-07-23 19:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Mccoy. That was /our/ plan. T_T 


LOL

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Kasimere In reply to xDrifterr [2013-07-23 19:39:34 +0000 UTC]

But bby, we can't even stop in bat country.

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xDrifterr [2013-07-23 00:00:11 +0000 UTC]

This is the most stunning Cloud Sephiroth piece that I've ever seen, and I love it! Their expressions, the colors, the implied metaphors. God, ugh...I wish I could just paste this onto my wall and worship it...for like, the rest of my life. º¬º Dude, I'm in awe. This is seriously SO BEAUTIFUL its BLINDING. I can't believe it, ugh. I'm gonna just sit here and stare for a good ...well, i dont know, eternity? ;-; Permission to touch your face please? UGH THIS IS IWHFOIEF AMAZING //FAVES 1000 times.... ugh 


You really do have a skill that people would kill for. Congratulations in finishing this piece within record time. Damn, I'll forever have this image filed in my mind somewhere. Cloud and Sephiroth really do look stunning. Especially Sephiroth's hair and both of their mako eyes The positions and body language too - there's blood on Sephiroth's lip, and his hand is going ...in a place we all want to be. O_O LOL //DIES A LOT. 

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RadiusZero In reply to xDrifterr [2013-07-23 19:16:37 +0000 UTC]

   It makes me all giddy inside to know you love it.   So many FEELS went into the making of this. So many.... DESPERATE-MANLY-TAKE-ME-NOW feels. Gonna get prints of it done soon. Gotta send it off to the print shop in time for the conventions. Not sure how it'll sell since conventions are funny. Some things you expect to sell well don't while others you don't think would sell do. Either way, I'm very happy you enjoy this piece. The babies are together. FOR-E-VER I was tempted to call this 'Lefty' since Sephiroth uses his lefthand, lol. It's going to a place where even Captain Kirk hasn't explored yet but would like to, lol. Not sure if people would've gotten the 'lefty' joke though. Plus 'Eternal Conflict' sounded more EPIC and hardcore. Uggghh.... I want to draw them again already!    

LOL, of course you can touch my face! Make sure not to poke my eyes though, I neeeeeed them. Must create more flowy silvery Sephiroth hair and angsty I'm-playing-hard-to-get Clouds in the near future for the Commander of Awesomeness. Aaaawwww, the babies... the feels...   

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xDrifterr In reply to RadiusZero [2013-07-28 11:32:05 +0000 UTC]

LOL I like the idea of the whole 'lefty' deal. Very /very/ clever!! ;-; 


AND CAPTAIN KIRK IS TOO COOL TO EXPLORE CLOUD'S GOODS. THAT'S WHAT MCCOY IS FOR ;D 


 

LOL //dies a lot//!!!!!!!@#$%^&* 


You really did a fantastic job, love! I'm so proud of you ;-; gah, you're right, the /feels/!!!! 

 YOU PUT ALL DA SQUIRRELS TO SHAME      //SPAAZZZES WITH LOVE 
 

 

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