I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!

I'm playing through FFVII and about to get out of Midgar, so I'm about to choose my own party!

The first time I played through, I used Cloud, Aeris, and Red XIII, and then Cloud, Cid, and Red XIII.

Please, someone tell me who they think I should use this time through!

So, write me back and tell me what two characters I should use along with Cloud.

***ALSO***

I'm thinking about getting an FFVII wall clock. Should I get one with Cloud or Sephiroth?