Bombshell: Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels XIII-2 and Lightning Returns

Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels XIII-2 and Lightning Returns

Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels XIII-2 and Lightning Returns

She first appeared as a playable character and main protagonist in the role-playing video game Final Fantasy XIII, in which she features as a resident of the artificial world of Cocoon. After her sister Serah is declared an enemy of Cocoon, Lightning attempts to save her: she and others are then chosen by the fal'Cie, a divided race of demigods who rule the worlds of Gran Pulse and Cocoon, to destroy Cocoon. Lightning reappears as a supporting character in Final Fantasy XIII-2, acting as protector of the Goddess Etro. She is the sole playable character in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, wherein she sets out to save her world, which is destined to end in thirteen days.