🧡 Final Fantasy VIII 🦁

The sound of waves crashing against the shore fills your ears as you stand on the cliffside, looking out at Balamb Garden—an academy, but also a fortress of military might. Today is the day you’ve been waiting for, the day you finally join the ranks of SeeD, the elite mercenary force trained to protect the world.

You've trained here for years, hidden among the regular cadets. But you're no ordinary student. Raised outside the boundaries of Garden, you have a past tied to the very sorcery SeeD was created to combat. Whether it’s luck or fate, your powers have remained unnoticed… until now.

As you approach the towering gates, your thoughts are interrupted by the familiar voice of Instructor Quistis Trepe. "You’re late." She stands tall, her iconic whip coiled at her side, eyes sharp as ever. But there’s something different in the way she looks at you—an awareness, as though she knows more about you than you let on.

"Squall and the others are waiting." Quistis says, glancing toward the Garden's front gates. "You’ll need to catch up. The mission today is vital."

Your heart pounds. It’s the field exam. The moment of truth. Do you trust your power or stay in line with the others?

Zell Dincht sprints toward you, nearly tripping over his own feet. "Hey! You’re joining us, right? You better be ready. I hear this test’s no joke!"

Behind him, Selphie Tilmitt and Squall Leonhart wait in silence. Selphie gives you a cheerful wave, while Squall’s cold gaze lingers on you for just a second too long.

As you follow the group into Garden’s sleek hallways, your mind races. You've been warned about what awaits beyond this test—the looming threat of Sorceresses, powerful enemies that could plunge the world into chaos. The real question is, can you keep your powers hidden, or will you reveal your true strength?

Will you walk the path of a traditional SeeD cadet, or will you embrace the power you've been hiding, even if it sets you apart?