Overview
The Story
You may think this world is peaceful at first glance, but it hides many small problems, carrying a situation where war can break through at any time. The Garden was created in this world. A private school of soldiers created to quiet the disputes. They are located all around the world, but they do not work under any country. By sending the Garden soldiers around the world, the seeds of world war were being destroyed and the military powers were balanced. Until the legendary witch awoke from the long silence. 

When Squall is inducted into SeeD, he attends a dinner party for new members, during which he meets Rinoa. Although they do not reveal who they are, Squall encounters Rinoa later, and discovers that she is the leader of the Forest Owls, a rebel organization fighting against the nation of Galbadia. The Forest Owls are not very effective in their battles against Galbadia, even though they have been assisted by SeeD. The members of Forest Owls appear to have little concern about the consequences of their actions. After meeting Rinoa, Squall has a strange dream in which he is Laguna Loire, a Galbadian soldier who would rather be a journalist. In the dream, Laguna is on a mission with Ward and Kiros. 

Meanwhile, Galbadia has annexed neighbouring Dole, and has declared war on the rest of the world. The president of Galbadia was assisted by the witch Edea. Because it is suspected the Edea is behind the recent Galbadian actions, Squall is sent out to assassinate her. Complicating matters is the appearance of Seifer, Squall's longtime rival, at Edea's side. Seifer has two loyal bodyguards, Raijin and Fuujin, who will make Squall's mission harder. 

The Intro
The intro starts with the words "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" that was part of the background music, Liberi Fatali. There seems to be questions written during the opening scene as the camera flies from the sea to the desert and continues to fly forward...

I'll be here
- Why ?
I'll be 'waiting' here
- For what ?
I'll be 'waiting' here for you
so if you come here
you'll find me.
I promise.

The camera then stops at a field of flowers where Rinoa is standing. As she touches a flower, it changes into a feather. The strong wind blows that feather away from her and towards the sky. Suddenly the same sky becomes so cloudy and a lightning strikes. A sword comes down from the sky (from the same location the feather goes) and touches the ground. Squall picks up the sword and starts the duel. During the duel with Seifer, there are some flashbacks (actually they are flashforwards) coming in. As the duel's getting rough, Seifer casts a spell on Squall, making him blind for a while. At this moment, Seifer strikes his sword, and that blow gives Squall a deep cut in his forehead. Squall reacts and fight back. Whether or not he hits Seifer, it is unknown since the scenes are back to the flashforwards and the intro ends.

The Game
The game starts where the intro FMV concluded, the time when Squall regained conciousness after the training bout with Seifer. The beautiful "Trepe Teacher" enters the room and after a little chit-chat, she askes Squall to join her class. The rest... it's destined :) and of course, it's still in your hands (as this IS a role-playing game, isn't it ?)

P. S. : you should see the shooting star the first time Squall met Rinoa (it's quite a view so check it out)

Gallery :
[Gallery 1] [Gallery 2] [Gallery 3] [The Vehicle] [The Aircraft] [Escape From Dollet] [Witch Parade]
[CG Sketch] [CG Sketch 2] [GF: Leviathan] [Gunblade] [Final Fantasy VIII Posters]
In-depth info :
[Liberi Fatali (Introduction)] [The Shooting Star] [Final Fantasy VIII "Eyes On Me" Lyrics]
[Final Fantasy VIII Characters] [The World of Final Fantasy VIII] [Final Fantasy VIII Soundtracks]

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