Miracula Luxia Chapter 3, Part 2- "Something to Fear"

"Something to Fear" is the second Part of "Dreams, Hopes, Vices and Virtues"- the third Chapter of "Miracula Luxia". It was released on 07.09.2019.
== Plot ==
Jared and his father find out that Fort Duvno is at the brink of madness and try to help it fend off the hostiles.
Will their repulsion of the hostile forces end with success?
== Story ==
Jared and his father saw ruins.
The Fort was like a shell of its former great self.
Scorched walls. Depressed and unpredictable citizens. Tired guards.
One of the guards looked at Jared and jumped up, alerting the other guards.
They all aimed their bows at them, thinking they were a part of the raiders.
Aleks was shocked. Jared raised his arms.
"No! Please don't shoot! We are friendly! We come from a nearby city!"
The guards were surprised. They lowered their bows.
"Who sent you?"- One of the guards asked them.
"Mayor Samuel from Formello. He said that you people needed help."- Aleks toned in, trying to help his Son.
The guards gasped.
"Help! Help at last!"- One of them exclaimed.
"I will tell the Commander."- Another one added.
He left to the west to do so.
Meanwhile, the guard that asked them the first question motioned for the heroes to sit down next to them.
"You must be tired. An hour of walking just to help us out! You guys are so good!"
"I know. That is the first and foremost principle of every Hero- "To Protect and Serve"!
The guard laughed dryly.
"Yes. So is our principle. We Guards and you Heroes share so many similarities!"
"Not very interesting life here, eh?"- Aleks asked him, noticing the boredom in his voice.
The guard was not sure what to say.
"Well... we're no adventures/heroes. We just sit here, eat, drink and protect. And get bored."- Another guard responded.
"But with what happened recently... all guards are awake and on their feet 24/7. We shouldn't let any of the invaders destroy our Fort even further."
Aleks was saddened. He knew that they had to endure a lot just to protect the Fort... and not flee and abandon it, like most citizens.
And to know that they possibly left their wives and little children to do so... even worse.
"Do any of you friends have any children?"
"Me! I'm here with my son. He's a guard, too!"- One of the more aged guards said while looking at a younger guard, his son.
Aleks smiled. He was happy to find out that he wasn't the only father who wanted to train their children to "Protect and Serve".
The two Heroes and the eight Guards continued to chat about recent happenings until the Commander approached.
"So you must be Jared Kaos."- He said to Jared while shaking his hand happily.
"I am Commander Jones, also known as Garreth Jones. Welcome to our humble little and troubled Fort!"
"And a big "Welcome!" to you as well, Mr. Kaos. Quite a son you have raised, that's for sure!"
Aleks grinned.
"Of course, Commander Jones. It is an honor for us to be here."
"We're here to help, Sir. We heard that you are in danger and came to help you out as soon as we could."- Jared added.
Suddenly, the Commander's cheery demeanor changed to sad.
"Yes. I am afraid to say that we have been attacked by a big alliance of hostile Slith and Humans, trying to take over the Eastern Gallery."
"And not just it. They're trying to take over Avernum! Starting with this Fort."
"They said that we have until morning to prepare for their assault. Something that I learned from an enemy Slith that we captured and executed."
Jared was surprised.
"A powerful and hostile alliance? Taking over Avernum?!"
He looked at his dad.
"Dad, this could be much worse that we had anticipated earlier. We need to help them."
His dad nodded.
"Yes. They need to die. And we need to help Fort Duvno drive them away."
And so, our heroes went to a nearby storeroom, following the Commander who wanted to show them where to get supplies for the defense.
The other guards looked at them, knowing that there is still hope when they are around.
At this point, all soldiers and remaining citizens in Fort Duvno knew that the hostile alliance's attack can and will be repulsed. With the help of our brave Father and Son, of course.
== Trivia ==
* This is one of the shortest Parts overall.
* First full appearance of Fort Duvno.