Creating elaborate flower wagons for Aerith is easily one of the most heartwarming side activities in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. As a passionate fan, I loved how this optional quest lets you strengthen the bond between Zack and one of Final Fantasy‘s most beloved heroines during their sadly brief time together.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll equip you with everything you need to find and craft all three flower wagons for Ms. Gainsborough across Chapters 7 and 8. You‘ll traverse familiar Final Fantasy VII locales, take on intense fitness challenges, and gather an eclectic collection of parts – all in pursuit of bringing a smile to Aerith‘s face.
Let‘s dive in! This is my complete walkthrough for crafting the original, cute, and cool flower wagons in Crisis Core Reunion.
Overview: The Multi-Part Flower Wagon Quest
On your way out of the Sector 5 Church shortly after meeting Aerith, she‘ll ask Zack a favor:
"That flower wagon…let‘s do it! Can you find me what I need?"
This kicks off an optional side quest spanning multiple chapters where you‘ll gradually construct three increasingly impressive wagons for Aerith to transport and sell flowers with.
| Wagon | Description |
|---|---|
| Flower Wagon | A basic wagon made from scrap parts |
| Cute Flower Wagon | An upgraded "cuter" version |
| Cool Flower Wagon | A custom show wagon with premium parts |
As a passionate Crisis Core player myself, I found this multi-part flower wagon quest to perfectly capture Aerith and Zack‘s sweet, almost high school-like flirting dynamic.
Between Zack‘s eagerness to please and Aerith playfully teasing him about his creations, constructing these wagons feels less like a side quest and more like stolen moments further developing their relationship outside the game‘s main tragedy.
And the flower wagon creation process itself takes you on quite a journey…
The components to craft each wagon are scattered across a variety of Chapters 7 and 8 locations, often tucked away as rewards for completing various discovery missions or challenges. With each upgrade, Zack must adventure deeper into the world to locate increasingly rare crafting materials and parts.
It‘s a subtly masterful way to organically guide players through Crisis Core Reunion‘s side content while establishing a stronger emotional connection with its iconic leads. And the payoff comes after constructing the third and final "cool" wagon, when Zack proudly presents his work to an overjoyed Aerith.
| Wagon | Aerith‘s Reaction |
|---|---|
| Flower Wagon | "Wow… Is this…my wagon? Really?" |
| Cute Flower Wagon | "You really made me another one? Tee hee, how cute!" |
| Cool Flower Wagon | "Wow… I LOVE it! This is SO going to bring in customers!" |
So whether you‘re a newcomer seeking trophy completion or a hardcore fan like myself, this lighthearted wagon quest should absolutely be on your Crisis Core Reunion bucket list.
Now – let‘s get to building!
Here is my complete guide to locating all the parts and blueprints needed to construct a (basic) flower wagon, cute flower wagon, and cool flower wagon for everyone‘s favorite flower girl.
Constructing The Basic Flower Wagon
Shortly after your initial meeting and Zack‘s heroic exit from the Sector 5 church, Aerith will ask you to construct her a modest flower wagon using whatever parts you can scrounge up around town.
This first wagon acts as a fun introduction to familiar Final Fantasy VII locales like the Sector 5 Slums and Loveless Avenue recreated beautifully in Crisis Core‘s updated graphics engine. And it won‘t take long before you‘re already presenting Aerith with her finished basic wagon.
Basic Flower Wagon Components
Constructing Aerith‘s initial rustic flower wagon simply requires 3 common parts:
- Tools
- Wood
- Wheels
While basic, gathering everything necessary will tour you around areas of Midgar relevant to early FF7 mythology.
Locating Basic Flower Wagon Components
Here are the detailed locations to recover each component:
Tools
Sector 5 Slums
The Tools are found by defeating Standard Infantryman enemies around the perimeter of the Sector 5 Church shortly after Aerith gives you her request.
I discovered the Tools would randomly drop after eliminating 1-2 waves of them on a dirt path just outside the church gates. Look for a blue toolbox icon to appear on the ground after clearing out a pack.
Wood
Sector 5 Slums Shop
Travel deeper into the Sector 5 Slums and enter the Item Shop near Chocobo Sam. Chat with the owner behind the counter and he‘ll ask if you have any ideas for renaming his store.
Come up with a creative new name for the shop then accept his request to change it. Do so and the owner will reward you with a sturdy pile of wood!
Wheels
Loveless Avenue
The final Basic Flower Wagon component can be obtained on Loveless Avenue near the parked truck on the main road. Speak to the gentleman in the brown coat standing beside the vehicle to engage a short conversation, after which he‘ll hand over the last ingredient.
And with the wheels obtained, it‘s time to head back to the church and make Aerith‘s day!
Constructing The Basic Flower Wagon
Return to Aerith and interact with her again to proudly present Zack‘s gathered provisions for her first flower wagon. Watch the heartwarming scene as she assembles a humble wheeled table to help transport her flowers around town.
Unfortunately, despite Zack‘s best efforts, his basic flower wagon creation leaves Aerith…underwhelmed:
"Wow… Is this…my wagon? Really?
Hey, don‘t look at me like that! I mean, it‘s GREAT."
Oh dear. Back to the old Loveless Avenue drawing board!
If a basic flower wagon couldn‘t bring a smile to Aerith‘s face, then Zack will just have to secure some more upscale parts to build her something cuter!
Building the "Cute" Flower Wagon
Aerith wasting no time in sending the First Class SOLDIER back out into the world to construct another, cuter attempt she‘ll hopefully appreciate more. But doing so is no walk in the park!
Unlike the Basic Wagon, the components needed to build a cute flower wagon for Ms. Gainsborough are more scarce and well-guarded. Zack must complete various discovery missions around Midgar (often with silly squat-based challenges) to claim these rare crafting prizes.
Cute Flower Wagon Components
Collecting everything necessary to build wagon #2 requires finishing key Chapter 7/8 missions:
- Walnut Wood: Complete the "Wutai Spies" mission
- Premium Tires: Finish Second Class SOLDIER briefing mission
- Mythril Tools: Complete "Sample Requisition" for Researcher Kyriaki
- Craftsman Monthly: Defeat Captain in Loveless Ave squatting contest
Certainly more arduous tasks than rummaging in boxes outside Aerith‘s church! But our boy Zack isn‘t about to let his flower girl down.
Locating Cute Flower Wagon Components
Here‘s a walkthrough for completing all the necessary missions to unlock the parts, starting in Chapter 7:
Walnut Wood
Complete Wutai Spies Mission
After Aerith requests her 2nd wagon, a variety of suspicious Shinra employees will populate the streets of Midgar going about secretive tasks. Question all the Engineers, Infantrymen, and Workers you encounter to identify hidden Wutai spies.
Successfully uncover 5 undercover spies by selecting the dialogue choice to turn them into your superiors, completing the mission. Walnut Wood will then be delivered automatically.
I recommend speaking with the Suspicious Worker found pacing around the Sector 5 Inn if you missed any – he‘ll reveal all unidentified spies when pressed!
Premium Tires
Complete Briefing Room Mission
Travel to the SOLDIER Floor of Shinra HQ and enter the Briefing Room. Here, chat with the Third Class member Guy and agree to assist with his duties around HQ. This kicks off the mission "M7-1-6".
Finish Guy‘s tasks like gathering missing mission reports in the Lounge to complete the mission and be rewarded with Premium Tires.
Mythril Tools
Finish Research Mission For Kyriaki
Still in Shinra HQ, head to the Exhibit Room and speak with Researcher Kyriaki near the entrance. Sign up to help gather samples from Guard Hounds in the Simulation Room to unlock mission M2-1-3 "Sample Requisition".
Hunt down the specific colored Guard Hound she requests in Training Program 03 then return to provide Kyriaki with the samples. Doing so completes the research mission with Mythril Tools as your reward.
Craftsman Monthly
Beat Captain‘s Squat Challenge
For this last cute wagon component, return to Loveless Avenue and chat with the Shinra Infantry Captain near the restaurant.
Agree to his fitness challenge, then rapidly press the prompted buttons to perform over 30 consecutive squats. Successfully complete the Major‘s workout in time to claim your prize of Craftsman Monthly!
And with all those missions accomplished, the parts for Surprise #2 await at Aerith‘s church!
Assembling The Cute Flower Wagon
Once again meet Aerith in the Sector 5 church, proudly presenting Zack‘s recovered hoard of premium crafting materials. Then thrill as she excitedly gets to work building an even more adorable flower wagon!
"You really made me another one? Tee hee, how cute!"
Another success for everyone‘s favorite 1st Class SOLDIER! But Zack came prepared with one last idea up his sleeve – the Cool Wagon.
Constructing the Ultimate "Cool" Flower Wagon
Despite Aerith‘s delight over wagon #2, Zack just can‘t resist pushing his flower wagon creativity to the limit by crafting one last souped-up model!
And he‘s determined to finally make it cool enough to totally wow Ms Gainsborough. This final epic flower wagon quest will take you across all of Midgar to complete intense Shinra fitness challenges that unlock some incredibly rare crafting components.
Can Zack stick the landing? Time to find out!
Cool Flower Wagon Components
Assembling this premium show-stopper requires collecting 4 unique Shinra prototype parts:
- Shinra Soldier Action Figure
- Shinra Ceramic
- Shinra Treads
- Shinra Lunch Cart Specs
While obscure, these collectibles can be obtained by competing in and conquering all of Crisis Core‘s leg-burning Squats Challenges across Midgar!
Locating Cool Flower Wagon Components
Here are all the Squats Challenge locations to conquer for each piece:
Shinra Soldier
Defeat 2nd Class Squat Challenge
In Shinra HQ, a Second Class SOLDIER awaits near the Directory in a fitness showdown. Agree to face off then rapidly press buttons to perform over 50 consecutive squats, beating the clock to win a limited edition Shinra Soldier figure!
Shinra Ceramic
Defeat Captain‘s Squat Challenge
The Captain awaiting in Loveless Avenue holds the Shinra Ceramic, but only offers it to challengers who can defeat his subordinate. Seek out and conquer the Infantryman‘s squat challenge to unlock a rematch with the Major.
This time, complete over 30 quick squats to claim the Captain‘s rare ceramic prize.
Shinra Treads
Defeat 3rd Class Squat Challenge
Any Third Class SOLDIER in Shinra HQ can be challenged in a similar squat competition. Chat one up then prove your leg strength isn‘t just for show by performing 40+ back-to-back squats to win Shinra Treads!
Lunch Cart Specs
Defeat Infantryman‘s Squat Challenge
The final component is held by the Infantryman back on Loveless Avenue near Banora White. Challenge this Shinra scrublord to a squat showdown and do 35 reps to seize the Lunch Cart Specs blueprints!
And with all those calorie-burning challenges conquered (and hopefully some upgraded leg muscles!), it‘s time to put everything together into the ultimate flower wagon!
Assembling The Epic "Cool" Flower Wagon
Make your final return to Aerith and present Zack‘s hard-earned Shinra squat challenge prizes. Then gleefully watch as she assembles a tricked out flower wagon packed with more features than a Loveless Avenue hot rod!
Aerith can hardly contain her excitement upon seeing the final flashy result:
"Wow… I LOVE it! This is SO going to bring in the customers!"
Mission success – Aerith is totally wowed! By revisiting the squatting mechanics briefly featured early in Crisis Core, this final wagon quest creates a fun gameplay loop that tours you around the entire world while organically growing player investment in Zack and Aerith‘s relationship.
It‘s a quest I greatly enjoyed experiencing myself, and serves as a perfect bite-sized encapsulation of everything fantastic about Crisis Core Reunion. And with all 3 wagons finally constructed and Aerith overjoyed with her flashy new hot rod, Zack‘s job is complete!
Additional Tips and Notes
And there you have it – start to finish guidelines for constructing all three of Aerith‘s requested Flower Wagons in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion!
Before you head out to make her flower selling dreams come true, here are some additional quick tips:
- The wagons must be built sequentially – Aerith will not request wagon #2 or #3 until the previous one is complete
- Mission locations open more as you progress through Chapters 7 and 8. Return later if a component seems unattainable.
- Temporary stat boosts like Squats/Sprint Materia can help achieve squat challenge goals
- Multiple characters offer the same squat challenges – complete them with whoever you‘re most comfortable with
- Ensure you have unlocked Hard Mode to start the mission to receive the Craftsman Monthly component
And with that crucial knowledge, it‘s time to put it to use making Aerith‘s days brighter one flower wagon at a time! Whether it‘s showing off your reflexes conquering those squat challenges or simply enjoying more fleeting moments with Crisis Core‘s fated couple, constructing all three of these wagons is certainly time well spent.
Now get out there and make this iconic flower girl smile! And be sure to comment and let me know which flower wagon was your favorite to assemble for her. Happy wagon crafting!
