En effet.
We begin this game by watching the introduction movie of Squall and
Seifer gunblade fighting. Squall got a scar and is bleeding. He gave
Seifer a scar as well. After that, the Final Fantasy VIII title screen
appeared. Now we are in the Infirmary of Balamb Garden. Squall woke up.
Dr. Kadowaki: How are you feeling?
Squall: . . ....Ok.
Dr. Kadowaki: Take it easy next time, you hear? Looks like your eyes
are focusing. You should be fine. Say your name for me.
Squall: Squall.
Dr. Kadowaki: Why don´t you take it easy in training? Next time you
might not be so lucky.
Squall: Tell that to Seifer.
Dr. Kadowaki: That Seifer... Won´t listen to anyone. Why don´t you ignore
him?
Squall: I can´t just run away.
Dr. Kadowaki: You wanna be cool, huh? Well, don´t get hurt in the
process. Let´s see, your instructor is... Quistis! I´ll call her now.
Just wait here a minute. ( calling Quistis) Quistis? Come get your
student. Yes, yes. His injury´s not serious. It´ll probably leave a
scar. . . ....Right. Now please come by.
A woman came and looked at Squall in bed.
Ellone: Squall...so we meet again.
We watch a movie of Quistis coming in to see Squall.
Quistis: I knew it´d be either you or Seifer! Come on, let´s go.
Today´s the field exam.
While Squall and Quistis is on their way to the classroom...
Quistis: Squall. Is there something on your mind?
Squall: . . .Not really.
Quistis: . . .Not really. Hahaha!
Squall: What´s so funny?
Quistis: Funny? No, no, it´s not that! I´m just happy. I feel like I´m
beginning to understand my student a little. That´s all.
Squall: I´m more complex than you think.
Quistis: Then tell me. Tell me more about yourself.
Squall: It´s none of your...
Quistis: . . .Business!
We watch a movie of the view of Balamb Garden. Later in the study hall...
Quistis: Good morning, class. Let´s start with today´s schedule. There
seem to have been some rumors flying around since yesterday... Yes, the
field exam for SeeD candidates will begin later this afternoon. Those
not participating and those who failed last week´s written test are to
remain here in study hall. Field exam participants will have free time
until the exam. Just be sure you´re in top condition. Meet in hall at
1600 hours. I´ll announce the team assignments there. Any questions?
( to Seifer) Oh, and Seifer! Do NOT injure your partner while training.
Be careful from now on.
Seifer threw a fit.
Quistis: Field exam participants, I will see you all later. ( to Squall)
And Squall, I need to talk to you.
Squall talks to Quistis.
Quistis: You haven´t been to the [Fire Cavern] yet have you? You won´t
be able to take part in today´s SeeD exam if you don´t pass this
prerequisite.
Squall: ( . ..I was gonna go this morning, but Seifer...)
Quistis: Hm? Do you have a good excuse?
Squall: . . .Not really.
Quistis: Then let´s get going. If you´re not too confident yet, you can
review your studies at the [study panel]. I´ll be waiting at the [front
gate], so come down when you´re ready. You can access the [study panel]
from [your seat].
Quistis left. Squall goes to his study seat and gets two Guardian
Forces Quezacotl and Shiva. Squall gets out, then...
Selphie: I´m late, I´m late, I´m LATE!!! ( bumped into Squall) Waaah!
Squall: Are you ok?
Selphie: There. Tee-hee, I´m fine. Sorry I was kinda in a hurry. Oh
yeah! Hey, did you just come from that class? Is...... homeroom over?
Squall nodded " yes".
Selphie: Woo...Oh, nooo... This place is soooo much bigger than my last
Garden! Oh, hey, hey. I just transferred here. Do you think you could
give me a tour of this Garden?
Squall: Don´t have the time.
Selphie: Oh, bummer. That´s too bad. Well, see ya.
Squall proceeds to the front gate. At that area...
Quistis: I have a few things to explain before we head off. GF gives us
strength. The stronger the GF, the stronger we become. . . .So, here´s a
brief exploration on junctioning a GF.
Quistis told Squall what they are.
Quistis: Everything ok up till now? You can always check back by
accessing [Tutorial from the [Menu]. Once we get to the [Fire Cavern],
I´ll explain how to junction magic. Use the command ´Draw´ during
battle and stock magic from your enemies. Be sure to have some stocked!
Ready to go? The [Fire Cavern] used for the test is located [east of
here].
In the cave...
Quistis: Ok... Junctioning magic. Now pay attention. I´ll be explaining
how to utilize the magic you have stocked.
Quistis told Squall how to do it.
Quistis: When you draw a new magic, try experimenting with it when you
junction. This is how you become stronger. Ok, ready to go? Oh! You
know how to use your gunblade...?
Squall: . . .I already know.
Quistis: Oh, ok. I was just concerned, that´s all. Alright, let´s go!
They meet the Balamb guards near the cave.
Balamb Guard: Objective: To obtain a low-level GF. A SeeD member must
support. Are you ready?
Squall: I´m ready.
Quistis: I´m his support. Instructor No. 14, Quistis Trepe.
Balamb Guard: Select a time limit. Choose one suited to your abilities.
Challenging yet reasonable.
Squall: 20 minutes.
Balamb Guard: Very well. Good luck.
Inside the cave...
Quistis: My job is to support you in battle. Everything else is up to
you.
Squall: Fine.
As they continue to move on...
Quistis: You know, the boys often choke on this test when I come with
them. I guess my charm makes them nervous.
Squall: ( . ..Whatever.)
Quistis: I´m just kidding! Trying to keep you relaxed, that´s all.
Later as Squall and Quistis reach their destination...
Quistis: I guess I was right. You and Seifer are in a class of your
own. You both have amazing strength and potential.
Squall and Quistis gets closer and...
Quistis: Ok, this is it. Are you ready? You seem confident enough.
Squall and Quistis fights Ifrit. After Squall and Quistis wins the
fight...
Ifrit: For me to lose to a human... Very well, I will join you.
Later...
Quistis: There isn´t much time, but let me make go over this real
quick. Good, you got yourself a GF. If you junction that GF, you´ll be
able to use the Elem-J ability. Here´s an explanation on Elements.
Quistis told Squall how to use it.
Quistis: There´s a lot of Fire elemental monsters here, so junction
Blizzard to your Elem-Atk. You´ll have an easier time with Fire
elemental enemies.
Later back in Balamb Garden...
Quistis: Well done. Let´s see... I thought there was something else I
needed to go over with you before you take the SeeD exam... Oh yes!
Taking care of your GF. This is something you have to watch out for.
Quistis told Squall how to do it.
Quistis: Now change into your uniform and assemble at the [1F Lobby].
After Squall changes to his uniform, he meets Quistis at the lobby.
Quistis: Squall! Over here! I´ll be announcing the squad assignments
for the exam now. Let´s see... You´ll be with... Zell Dincht. Quite a
lively fellow.
Squall: Lively? He´s just loud. Can´t I switch members?
Quistis: I´m afraid that´s not possible. Over here, Zell!
We watch a movie of Zell performing his fighting techniques. Zell
Dincht is 17 years old. His fists are his weapons.
Zell: Whoa! I´m with you!? You don´t get along with Seifer, do you?
Heard he whooped you pretty bad this morning.
Squall: We weren´t fighting. We were training.
Zell: I bet you he doesn´t think so. Look, Seifer´s just being a pain
in the ass. All you have to do is ignore him.
Squall: That´s none of your business.
Quistis: None of your business. Ahem... Excuse me, but... That Seifer
you´re talking about... He´s your squad leader.
Zell: SAY WHAT!?
Quistis: It can´t be changed. Seifer! Are you here?
Seifer, Raijin and Fujin arrived.
Squall: ( Fujin and Raijin tagging along as usual... Guess that makes up
the whole disciplinary committee.)
Quistis: ( to Seifer) You´re the squad leader. Good luck to you.
Seifer: . . .Instructor. I hate it when people wish me luck. Save those
words for a bad student that needs them, eh?
Quistis: Ok then. Good luck, Seifer.
Seifer: Add Instructor Trepe to the list.
Squall: ( The list...? What is it?)
Quistis: Well then. You´re all assigned to Squad B. I´ll be the
instructor in charge. Teamwork is of the utmost importance. Let´s get
through this exam, everyone!
Seifer: Listen up! Teamwork means staying out of my way. It´s a Squad B
rule. Don´t you forget it!
Headmaster Cid: Everyone here? ( to everyone) It´s been a while
everyone. How´s everyone doing? This exam will involve 12 members from
Squads A through D... You will be proceeding to a real battlefield.
Obviously, the battles are for real. Life and death, victory and
defeat, honor and disgrace... Each of these go hand in hand. There´s only
one way or the other. How ´bout it? Are you still up for it? You will
be accompanied by 9 SeeD members. Should you fail, these members shall
get the job done. They always do. Well that´s one less worry on your
mind. The pride of Balamb Garden! The elite mercenary force, SeeD!
Learn from them, obey their commands and accomplish the mission. Prove
yourself worthy of becoming a member of SeeD. Best of luck.
Squall´s group takes a car to Balamb. Inside the car while the car is
moving...
Zell: Yo, Squall. Show me your gunblade, will ya?
Squall: . . .......
Zell: C´mon, man!
Squall: . . .......
Zell: Just a peek!
Squall: . . .......
Zell: Tch, fine... Yeah, yeah... Why you bein´ so selfish!? Scrooooge!
Squall: . . .......
Zell: Say somethin´, will ya!? W-What´s on your mind?
Squall: . . .Nothing.
Quistis: . . .Nothing.
Zell: . . .......
Zell gets up and practices his fighting skills.
Seifer: Stop that... It´s annoying. . . .Chicken-wuss.
Zell: WHAT DID YOU CALL ME!?
Seifer: Heheheh...
Quistis: ( to Zell and Seifer) Knock it off!
Squall: . . .Instructor... Who was that girl in the infirmary this morning?
Quistis: Was someone there? I didn´t notice anybody. Is there a
problem?
Squall: No... not really...
Seifer: This is great... I have Chicken-wuss and a guy who just reached
puberty in my squad...
Zell got really pissed. Later the car reached Balamb and in the dock...
Squall: So that´s the vessel...?
Seifer: Ain´t no turning back now. Huh? You scared, too?
Garden Staff: Hey! You guys are the last! Hurry up and get in!
Seifer: Don´t disappoint me now.
Quistis: Come on, move it! Hurry, Squall!
Inside the assault boat after it takes off...
Xu: Hi, Quistis.
Quistis: Well, these are the members of Squad B.
Zell: Nice to meet ya!
Squall: Pleased to meet you...
Xu: Seifer, how many times has it been now?
Seifer: Oh, I just love these exams...
Xu: I´ll explain the current situation and the mission. Be seated!
Everyone takes a seat.
Xu: Our client for this mission is the Dollet Dukedom Parliament. A
request for SeeD was made 18 hours ago. Dollet has been under attack by
the G-Army since about 72 hours ago. 49 hours into the battle, Dollet
abandoned their position in the inner city. Currently, they have
retreated into the nearby mountains and are reorganizing their troops.
That´s the current status. Now onto the mission objective. According to
our reports, the G-Army is mopping up the Dollet troops in the mountain
region. We´re to make a landing at Lapin Beach. We´re to eliminate the
remaining G-Army within the city and liberate it A.S.A.P. Afterwards,
SeeD members will intercept any G-Army forces trying to make their way
into the city from the mountain region.
