Quote Originally Posted by Yellow
Is it too early to try to get him or something? I mean I havent been to any of the cities after zargh..
Yeah, I think that's the problem. You have to go past Zarghidas Trade City and fight at Germinas Peak, Poeskas Lake, and Limberry Castle. After the battle at Limberry, you have to return to Igros Castle and fight Dycedarg (That's the so-called "cut scene" that IGN referred to...). After defeating Dycedarg, then you can return to Zarghidas and there will be a battle to save Cloud. He'll offer to join your party after you save him. Don't forget to get his Materia Blade at the top of the Bervenia Volcano!!