Miracula Luxia C2, P3- "A True Hero"

"A True Hero" is the third Part of the second Chapter of "Miracula Luxia"- "From Zero to Hero". It was released on 06.07.2019.
== Plot ==
Jared arrives in the town of Duskwood, looking for clues that lead to his classmate's whereabouts and how to escape from the unknown land. However, before he goes to do that, he is presented with another challenge that is not related to the Keyblade- the challenge to help someone who truly needs his help.
Will he listen to his heart?
== Story ==
Jared and John approached the town of Duskwood.
"Here it is. My home."- John said to Jared.
"Wow! This is a big town!"- Jared exclaimed, amazed by its architecture.
It was a big town indeed. Huge houses were looming over the whole town, giving it a mysterious, but overall friendly look.
There were many lamps, illuminating the city in a beautiful white light. Fairly noticeable, because it was 8 PM in the evening.
There were some buildings of interest as well.
"This is the Bakery."- John pointed at a nearby building that was colored in white and green stripes (for the walls) and pure white (for the roof)- "The Baker there- Tony bakes delicious bread. Everyone in Duskwood loves it."
"Hey Tony!"- he waved at a man next to the Bakery.
He waved back, smiling.
"He's a pretty cool guy"- John added.
"This is the Potion Shop. There you can find a cute Alchemist called Samantha who can make some high quality Potions for you, provided that you have the Ingredients and Gold for her to do that."
"Hey Sam!"- he waved at a young woman that was working outside.
"Hey sweetie!"- she replied back, waving as well.
"And this is the Shop. You can find a lot of things to buy in there, including some Potions, Weapons, Armor and even a Keyblade---"
"Did you say "Keyblade"?!"- Jared cut him off, excited.
"Umm, yes. Why do you ask?"
Jared revealed his Kingdom Key to John.
John gasped.
"This... this is a Keyblade! So... you're a Keyblade Master?"- He asked him, excited to hear the answer.
"Well... no. I am still a "Keyblade Wielder", but maybe one day... "
"Well, let's buy you that Keyblade! It costs only 500 Gold for now."
"Sounds like a plan. Let's go."
The two headed towards the shop.
It was at that moment that Jared saw a little girl crying.
He approached her.
"Is something wrong? Why are you crying"- He said quietly, worried about her well-being.
"My Mommy wants to buy me a special rare medicine from the Apothecary, because I'm sick. But... it's too expensive. And nobody... nobody wants to help us."
He looked at her and gasped.
She was deathly pale and constantly coughing, possibly days before death.
Tears began rolling down from his eyes.
"She's afflicted with a Death Curse! The Curse weakens the body of its victims and kills them a few weeks later. It's rare, but this girl was somehow afflicted by it! I must help her!"- He said to himself, knowing he must do something.
And there was no time to waste! The little girl's condition was worsening every single minute and this might be her last day. However... with his help, she might be saved!
"H-how much does it cost, little girl? Maybe I can help?"- He asked her with tears in his eyes.
"Five... Five... hundred Gold."- She said, barely breathing from the coughing.
"Five hundred Gold?!"
Jared looked at his purse. He had 500 Gold.
He looked at John.
"What are you waiting for, Jared?"- He yelled.
"H-hold on!"- He replied.
"Is something wrong? Maybe I should come there?"- John said to him, clearly worried.
"N-no, it's okay! I will be back there in a few minutes."
"Okay... "- He replied, clerly not convinced that he was well.
Jared looked at the shop. If he gave the girl his Gold then that means he had to say "Goodbye" to a possible fancy new Keyblade.
On the other hand, if he gave his money to the poor girl, she would be grateful to him forever.
He pulled out the Gold from the purse and gave them to the girl without a single bit of hesistation. Saving a life was much more important than getting a fancy new Keyblade.
The little girl stared at him. amazed.
"Are... are those for me?"- She asked Jared, weakly.
"Every single one of them. Please take them, I pity you and I want you to be healthy and happy."
"But Mister! You... you might need... " 
"I may not have those coins anymore, but I know that they're in good hands and for a good cause. So, please, take them!"
The little girl started crying.
She hugged Jared.
"Thank you, Mister! I'll never forget what you did for us today! I'll tell my Mommy, and Daddy, and Granny!"- she said to him, still crying.
"It is my pleasure. Your health and safety are much more important than mine. I know you can make it."
"Live a good live, sweetie!"- He said to her, hugged her one last time and began to leave.
John approached him.
"Did you... just give your Gold to that girl?"- He asked Jared, surprised, but amazed.
"It was for a good cause. The girl is afflicted by a Death Curse"
"Oh my! And why was she standing there, crying?"
"Because her Mom did not have enough Gold to buy the cure for the Curse. It costs 500 Gold and she didn't have it."
"So I gave my money to her."
"But... the weapon... "- John replied, worried about the Keyblade.
"Seriously? You're thinking about some shiny Key while the girl over there is suffering?!"- Jared said, furious that John even mentioned that.
"... You're right. A Keyblade is a powerful weapon, but that's all it is- a weapon. A life matters much more than that."
"I... I did not know you were that good. I just thought you saved people from enemies."- He added.
"The soul is truly a major factor when it comes to forging a personality, my friend. If you have an evil soul, you laugh at the poor and sick, not caring a single bit about their condition. I hate people who act like that with all of my heart and soul! If you have a good soul, you help people and make sure that they're okay.. And if you are kind-hearted and with a kind soul as well- then you are someone who truly understands when a person needs help."
"That's what I wanted to hear! Well, let's go to my Father. Nevermind the Keyblade- nobody wants it anyway!"- John replied, finally seeing the Light within Jared shine at its fullest.
Behind them, the little girl ran to her crying Mom.
"Mommy, look! A kind boy gave me 500 Gold for the medicine!"
"Goodness! Who is the angelic patron that did this?"
"This boy!"- The little girl said while pointing at Jared.
The Mom waved at Jared and John.
"Thank you so much!"- She yelled happily.
"It was my pleasure, Miss!"- Jared replied, smiling from ear to ear.
The two of them entered the Apothecary to buy the expensive jar of medicine with the Mother smiling, knowing that her little daughter was going to be cured at last.
Jared and John approached John's father's house, still smiling from ear to ear.
They opened the door and a middle-aged man with a long blonde beard greeted them.
"I have been expecting you, Jared, my boy!"- He said, smiling.
Jared smiled back, knowing that he met another kindred soul.
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Meanwhile, three great warriors watched Jared from above.
"So, the young man truly has a caring soul!"- The first one said.
"It was not a mistake that we chose him to be the next Keyblade Master. It takes a lot of effort to do so, but seeing him help people throughout the way truly warms my heart."- The second one replied.
"Yes, my brothers. Jared is such a nice person. If only there were more Keyblade Masters like him, kind and helpful. Not just saving worlds and helping people with more important tasks."- The third one joined the conversation.
"People in critical condition need much more help than them, but there aren't that many kind souls to help them out. And so they die without being helped. But now, seeing Jared perform this incredibly kind and heroic deed, I have restored my Hope once again!"
"In his eyes, I see a fighter for freedom, someone who cares for his family, but most importantly... someone who is ready to help a complete stranger, even if he has to risk all of his resources to do so. For me, he is a true hero!"
== Trivia ==
* First appearance of the "Mysterious Little Girl".
* First appearance of "Crying Mother".
* First appearance of John's Father.
* This Part teaches us something very important- That expensive things do not matter. What truly matters is the fact that you helped someone in need when they needed your help.
* This Part reveals two more of Jared's traits- Kind-Heartedness and Charity- two of his most notable traits.