Disclaimer: I own only Aries. Final Fantasy VIII and all related subjects are owned by Squaresoft/Square-Enix
Maybe I should explain some of this…
This takes place a few odd months after the war. This is nothing to do with time compression or something else. I decided to pass on that. I wanted to make something that showed the point of view of someone who wasn't the savior. My main reason for creating Aries.
Aries is originally from Winhill. Same as Squall. And someone else… Dun dun du- -Gets a shoe thrown at his head- Uh… Anyways…Aries also comes from Galbadia Garden. He has an odd past, one that he can fully remember, since he didn't use GF's. Another main thing is: Aries looks a lot like Squall. Aries has no connection what-so-ever with Squall, or his family. It's just coincidence. I did it for fun, I mean, the savoir of the world has a look-alike? Imagine the possibilities? I mean, they act alike, expect Aries is much more 'Down to earth' aka 'I talk more than you do, bish' -Points at Squall-
Now, I've set a few things out. Gaia is basically split in to a few countries. I have related this to the real world also. For example:
Galbadia: USA
Winhill: England
Esthar: Japan/China/Korea
Balamb: Canada
Centra: France
FH: Scotland
So the accents differ. Along with their way of life. So… Aries has a British accent. Squall doesn't have one since he was literally bought up from a few months old in the orphanage. Aries was 2 before his family departed.
I have also gone and changed a few things round. There are male Sorcerers in 'The forgotten'. I don't care what you call them! Wizards, Sorcerers, same thing! And also the facts of the past of magic and such.
One last thing. DO NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT HIS NAME! I don't care if the name was used in FF VII. Why don't you try naming someone cool! Plus, it fits Aries properly. God of War. Well… you'll see. (No, he's not a god.)
Well… those are the basic facts. All I can do now is well… just type.