At the forefront of a rising tide of violence brought on by Galbadia's war declaration is a SeeD cadet named Squall Leonhart. Serious to a fault, Squall has earned himself the reputation of being lone wolf. A chance encounter with free spirited Rinoa Heartilly, howerever, turns his universe upside down. Having thrived on discipline, Squall finds Rinoa's carefree attute fascinating. Yet there is no time to ponder these thoughts, for the job of dealing with the sorceress behind Galbadia's irrational hostility has fallen to SeeD and Squall. In Final Fantasy VIII, the player will assume the roles of Squall and Laguna to advance the story. At times, Squall is known to fall into a "dreamlike" state. It is during these periods that he encounters Laguna. What destiny awaits these two characters? At what point does the story between the two cross? Who is Laguna...?
