FFVIII, help needed Options

[*Indiscriminate Soul*]

I'm on the fourth disk on FFVIII and I keep dying on the first boss (Edel). If anyone has already beaten the game, could you give me some hints? For instance, how do I get the Samantha Soul? How can I defeat Edel without hurting Rinoa and yet at the same time heal Rinoa when she gets her HP drained?

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

You guys suck.

Only some of your ideas are good, but then you give bad advice after that.
Especially the guy who said use your strongest GF's and magic, what the f**k is that about?

Ok, like the others, cast regen. It helps, trust me.
And, if you are willing, mug from Adel, and mug 8 megaelixers from Rinoa, you can also occasionally use Scan to see how Rinoa is doing. Then, use magic and physical attacks, Contrary to what others say, you can use magic, just remember to heal rinoa afterwards, using curaga and such. Or that magic spell that cures status effects/ Esuna? If doomtrain attacks one person, use him. I don't remember who he attacks. Physical attacks are good here, especially Limit breaks. Use Aura, and use things like irvines shot or something. Keep this up, and you'll win no time. Also, dont' forget about Adel's last attack, Ultima.