For you knew gamers the story takes place in the present. 1000 A.D. You start the game of as Crono, who later becomes the games hero. You go to the millenial fair where you bump into this chick who says her name is Marle, but later you will find out otherwise. She asks you if she can tag along and of course you agree. Someone then mentions that your best friend Lucca's show is up and ready to go. And that's where the real Story begins...