For Those We Love part 1

Alright, a while back i wrote a short story. It is quite nerdy and i'm sure there are plenty of grammatical errors but i will put it on here in small portions, so feel free to read and make fun of me if you want.

For Those We Love part 1

The year is 1153 L.A. (Lost Ages). Alexander, (known to many as Alexander the Hero) is approaching his fortieth birthday. His heroic deeds are known far and wide. Settling down after years of service to others, in a time when peace finally seemed to have the upper hand, he starts a family with his loving wife. With two daughters and another child on the way he is approached with the heart stopping news of an approaching force set on taking their lands and imprisoning any survivors. With less than two days to set up a defense every man willing to stand and fight was gathered. They were first instructed to return to their homes and bid farewell to their families and suit up for war. Many tears later they returned ready to follow their Hero to battle.

“Men, a few of you I consider family, and many of you I could not tell your name, but nonetheless each of us stand together today as brothers. I may not know you, but I am assured that we will each fight with honor that will be remembered for generations to come. What is worth dying for? We are not here for ourselves; each of us forfeit our lives when we came to fight. We are here for the little ones, for our beautiful wives, for our friends, and for blessed way of life we have lived. So that one-day they will rebuild and live in a land without the plague of the wretched Gorth. We will fall, but we will not fail. We will meet an army that outnumbers us fifty to one, but that means nothing. For we have true reason to fight. The Gorth want only to show their power, they envy us, they see us living happily together, no conflict, no strife… they want that. Their pride however stands in the way. Each of you could look to the person beside you and smile at the happiness they have without a shadow of jealousy. But those monsters, they would kill one another just to prove who is stronger. They know nothing of true happiness. This will be a radiant eclipse for our people. A new start, the Gorth will have no desire to even attempt another attack if we are successful. They may be savage, but they know somewhat of survival. The walls our fathers built can keep thousands at bay, but as of now they are too many. By the time the last of us fall, they will be few. Keep that love you feel when thinking of your families present at all times. Young men who have not felt that love, I wish for you to think of you parents, siblings, and anyone who has changed your lives. They give you that love. You have seen the sorrow that plagues the faces of our fellow people. Do not let this be in vain.”

After a momentary pause Alexander lifted his sword high and shouted “To battle!” and as if they had practiced for years, each warrior in unison lifted their weapons and roared in agreement.

The soldiers began to march towards the barren land where they would wait for the opposing forces. “Jeremy.” Alexander said approaching a man best described as a brute. Jeremy who was leading the noble soldiers quietly said. “Alex this is insane, we stand no chance, we should have ran, we would have lost our lands, but at least our lives would remain.” “No, I have dealt with the Gorth many times, they are not only after our lands, they want us to suffer, they would not stop looking until they found us, and since we are the last truly free province, any of those who call themselves our allies would hand us over in seconds. We must stand, and yes our chances of success would not even be seen by the Head Oracle of Irlix, but I feel we will accomplish our task.” Alexander responded. “You are my brother, and you know I trust you, I would follow you straight into the depths of the underworld, but how can you be so confident?” Jeremy asked. “We have a weapon the enemy lacks, a weapon unseen but more powerful than a sword made of Silex. We have honor, courage, love, dignity, hope, loyalty, and fellowship. We have a desire to make a better world for our families.” Alexander stated. “I see.” Jeremy walked a little taller from that point on.