A long time ago, when the humans and Chimeras fought without Braves, the Chimeras would naturally win. The humans sought power against them. In their search they discovered something they never should have. By using magic, they wrap Vi around an artificial Contractor and created the Artificial Heroes Series. A series of humunculi fighters that were designed to fight the Chimeras. They were powerful and if compared to the average Brave, they were stronger. However, as time went on people began to fear what would happen if the highly controlled homunculi were to develop self-awareness. Because of this, they stopped the Artificial Heroes Series and eliminated all the Heroes. Doing so they discovered something, the Artificial Contractors that were used as their cores had become extremely power, this discovery lead to many power disputes. The homunculi were completely destroyed and their sources were taken and used as a new means of war. Fleur was angered by this and destroyed the nations that were involved, along with all the cores.
"Do you know what this is, Arata?" Milo asked.
"W-where did you get this?" I asked.
"It was found by a soldier a few days ago, we didn't know what it was but we thought you might know." Hilde stated. "Do you know what it is?"
I explain to them about the Artificial Heroes Series and about this gem they have presented before. It takes them a few minutes to properly grasp the situation before the question rises.
"Where could this have come from?" Rose asked.
"It's hard to believe it was from a thousand years ago." I stated staring at the gem without damage or signs of cracks. "It's highly likely... to be a new gem."
"Could someone have created it?" Albert asked and I nodded.
"How?" Milo asked.
"Could someone have somehow found a way to recreate the core?" I stated. "If so, we may need to keep an eye on these people."
"We'll investigate this further, Arata." Hilde stated. "You should go enjoy the rest of the party."
We return to the party where people have begun drinking and obviously Chloe and Dustin are competing to see who can drink the most liquir. Monica seems to have just given up on them but Lefina and Marie seem angry and are trying to stop the two.
"Oh, Arata! You're back!" Rio says grabbing me and pulling me to the drinking table. "Come on, drink some!"
"Ah, I'm sorry but I must refuse." I answered to the drink.
"Come on, drink up." Ashley says shoving a drink in my hand.
"Sorry, but Arata can't drink yet." A hand says pushing away the drinking and another coming around my waist to hug me.
"Reinhardt!" I smiled as I saw his face.
"Yo, made you wait?" Zhen says as he pops out suddenly. "Have you been good while we were away?"
"No. Because he was obviously about to drink." Liam said fixing his glasses.
"Sorry." I apologized before Will lifted me.
"Alright, that's enough." He says. "Go on and enjoy the rest of the party, we need to talk to them."
"Okay." I answered and walked around.
The rest of the night was a blur to me. What had happened after that, I can't recall but when I woke up the next day, I was lying on a bed with Will by my side.
"Morning, sleepy head." Will says as he pets my head.
"Morning Will." I answered.
I looked around and realized I had absolutely no idea where I was. This isn't our home or our dorm room. Both of us are nearly naked, only in our boxers. I vaguely recall throwing up last night for some reason.
"Ah, this is a guest room in Star Tower." Will says putting on a white shirt. "Monica lent us a room since you were completely out of it last night."
"Sorry, I must've caused you lots of trouble." I said and got up but then feel my head hurts. "Ugh. Is this a hangover, why and how? I didn't drink anything last night."
"It was probably from the brandy in the chocolate. I think you really liked it last night." He says and pulls on some pants. "Just lie down, I'll get you something to help."
"Thanks..." I sighed and lied down.
I can't even use my Vi because my head hurts and I feel dizzy. I want to drink some medicine. I'm never eating chocolate ever again.
"Will, can you get me something to change into I don't like being in just my boxers.
"Sure." He said and went out.
While I lie down, Andrew enters my room with some clothes.
"Here you go. You threw up last night when we got back. Will was carrying you so his clothes got filthy." He says as he sets the clothes on my bed.
"I better apologized later." I sighed.
Andrew pets my head and leaves me to change. The most I do is wear the black shirt that's twice my size, I'm too exhausted to put on the pants or shorts, so I just lie there staring at the ceiling.
Not long later, Theo comes in with some medicine. Said Will had him brought them up cause he was busy with something. After that he just leaves the medicine and goes out, telling me to rest up if I still feel dizzy after drinking.
After taking the medicine, it takes a me fifteen minutes but I manage to stand without feeling dizzy. I head outside where I hear the voices of the others.
Outside is a large room, beside my door are multiple others, they must be spare beds, down the staircase is a living area. It seems that everyone is down there.
"Oh, he's awake." Leon says
"How are you feeling?" Zander asked.
"Yeah. I'm feeling better." I answered as I stepped down the stairs.
"That's good but... could you put on something." Van said averting his eyes.
"Huh?" I said. "Something wrong?"
"Arata, go put on some pants and a shirt that's your size! Otherwise they'll die of nosebleed!" Monica shouted to me from above the stairs and I realized.
"Ahhh!!" I ran back up to the room.