In a world where peace and prosperity live
throughout, one man seeks to become a member of SeeD, an elite military
regiment where only the best can go. To become a member of SeeD, a person
must be fully dedicated and persistent to the training they are taught
at Balamb Garden. Afterwards, only those who complete the final examination
are allowed to pass. This man, Squall Leonhart, longed for the day when
he could finally reach that rank.
The day arrives, but with the happiness that
ensues, comes a task which could thrust the fate of the world in the hands
of one man...
On that night, the newly made recruits gather
at a dinner party as a means of celebration. It is here that the lone wolf
Squall encounters the beautiful, warm-hearted Rinoa. The two share a dance
together and from then springs the first blossoms of love. From their they
go their seperate ways. However, destiny beckons for them to meet again...
Later on, Squall runs into Rinoa once more,
this time under different circumstances. Rinoa is the leader of a rebel
group known as the Forest Owls. The Forest Owls, are allied with SeeD and
are fighting against a neighbouring nation known as Galbadia. However,
thus far they have not been to successful in their missions, and it seems
as though Galbadia has the upper hand.
The real trouble though, begins when Galbadia
takes over a communications tower located in the town of Dollet, and wages
war against the rest of the world. This calls Squall and the rest of SeeD
into action. They must stop Galbadia before its to late. However, Galbadia
have an unlikely ally in the form of Edea.
Edea is an ancient and powerful sorceress,
whose magical powers earn her both worship and fear among those around
her. She seems to be behind the actions of Galbadia, and so it is up to
Squall to settle the dispute between the nations and to try and find out
what the purpose of the disturbance is.
However, the struggle Squall must go through
in order to complete his task is nothing compared to the struggles he must
face within himself. The appearance of Rinoa has ignited emotions within
him that he is not willing, or ready to contend with. The world seems to
be collapsing at his feet and through all of this, Squall must keep both
his sanity and emotions intact.
Only time will tell what the future holds
instore...for both the world, and for Squall. One thing is certain though;
Squall will never be the same man again.
Final
Fantasy VIII
Original
Story by Squaresoft. Rewritten
by Dark Leonhart.
