Let's face it: Aeris isn't coming back. She can't. She wasn't meant too, ever. If it did, it would completely screw up the entire plot of ff7 and ff7:AC. They may remake the game, but they won't remake the movie just to fit a remake of the game. In fact, it is vital for Aeris to die in the game. Her death triggered many things in the game, and if it didn't happen, then the planet would be a clump of dust.
Ok? Got it memorized? If she didn't die, the world goes bye. Besides, it seems death was a heck of a lot better than I remember it being. She's pretty lively for a dead person, lol. IMO she doesn't count as being dead. She's just temorarily unavailable.

2nd thing: Many people don't realize, or forget, that Aeris and Tifa are best friends. However, amongst the chaos of the fans' war, the fact is often neglected. But it is true. They were best friends. I thought I'd throw that out there and let you all mull over that for a while. Why not Tifa and Aeris lovers unite? Hmmm?

3rd thing: Just what is the point of this thread? LT was never meant to be concluded. Ever. The tricksy tards at SE did this on purpose. They made sure to provided equal amounts of evidence, of equal signifigance, through out everything relating to FF7, that supports each side of this argument. And then there's tons in between that could be used for either side. The question here isn't "who does Cloud like" it's really "who do you prefer/think?". There is no answer. You could argue this for the rest of your life, and never find the answer. Just stop for a moment and condsider the opposing views arguments. Much is quite valid, some can be dismissed, as it can go either way. Now consider your own arguments/evidence. Same story. Though for each, personal opinion does play a lage factor in how you view it. That's a variable that can't be helped. Now do note that each side, that has it's own evidence, can not outweigh the evidence to the other side. This was done on purpose, mind you. This argument, while done well, is druther pointless, as neither side was meant to ever come out on top. They are equal. It's important you realize that.

(and for those that were wondering, I'm a CXT myself, XD)