Ultimecia

[Forsaken Lover]

Ah right.

A quick question then. How the smurf did the Idea that there was a legendary SeeD out to kill her even spread, and why would the one who pretty much conquered the world believe this?

She was a woman who craved power. And great power she had, but she feared losing it. Trembling at unseen enemies, she spent her days scheming petty schemes. Chased by her fears, never knowing rest.

//Seymour

The answer is that once you're on top you can only fear coming down.

Or if you prefer, FFVIII is a badly written game.