Most, if not all, of this information is stolen off the little booklet that came with the game. Don't sue me ^_^
Story Summery
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 a lone wolf. A chance encounter with the free-spirited Rinoa Heartilly, however, turns his universe upside down. Having thrived on discipline, Squall finds Rinoa's carefree attitude 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...?
Character Descriptions
Squall Leonhart
A cadet in SeeD, the special combat unit of the Balamb Garden Military Academy. His aloof and anti-social behavior makes him appear selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. Squall dislikes having others invovled in his affairs, and is best described as a lone wolf.
Laguna Loire
An ex-soldier turned journalist, Laguna is a strong willed man with amazing energy. His compassion for the unfortunate drives him to help the weak and bring down their oppressors. Using his writing as a mighty instrument of justice, he stands strong against the evils of the world.
Seifer Almasy
A candidate for SeeD. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of "problematic". Although recognizing and praising Squall's abilities, Seifer regards him as his ultimate rival.
Rinoa Heartilly
A lively individual with the ability to touch people's hearts. Open and honest with her feelings, she speaks her mind without reservation. Driven by her ambitions, she can be difficult at times.
Quistis Trepe
A SeeD cadet at the age of 15, Quistis now instructs Squall and his companions at Balamb Garden. Contrary to her cool exterior, she occasionally has a difficult time coping with frustration, and as a result can become depressed over trivial matters.
Selphie Tilmitt
Selphie seems out of place in a military academy because of her innocent appearance and light-hearted personality. Her laid-back attitude tends to catch others off guard.
Zell Dincht
Aspiring to become like his grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one to think matters through, he is known to act on impulse rather than reasoning. At heart however, he is an honest, dedicated young man.
Irvine Kinneas
Irvine is known as the "Best Shoorter in Garden". His reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well known as his accuracy with a gun. Although he seems to be uncaring and frivolous at first glance, in reality he is sensitive and serious.
Sorceress Edea
Edea is the evil sorceress who is causing all the problems in this world. She holds some connection with Balamb garden and our hero's past, but this link is unknown to even the most informed of sources...
Useful Information
Song Lyrics
Liberi Fatali
Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei.
Cunae non sunt.
Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali.
Somnus non eat.
Surgite.
Invenite hortum veritatis.
Ardente veritate
Urite mala mundi.
Ardente veritate
Incendite tenebras mundi.
Valete, liberi,
Diebus fatalibus.
Liberi Fatali English Translation
Children of Fate
Wake up, my children,
The cradles are gone.
Wake up, Children of Fate,
The peaceful sleep is over.
Rise up
Search for the Garden of Truth
With fiery truth
Burn off all the deceit of the world
With fiery truth
Light up the dark world.
Goodbye, children,
The next moment of meeting is the moment of fate.
Eyes on Me
Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you
*Darling so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer*
So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming
*repeat*
