The Fear Of God, Flash Fiction

The Fear Of God
Lee Bemrose
God, look at them. What on earth are they doing?
Beats me. This is not what I had in mind. They're completely out of control. They're totally bonkers.
You going to do something about them?
I don't know if there is anything I can do about them. Not now. They've changed so much I barely recognize them.
Maybe you should have stepped in earlier. I think you should have definitely stepped earlier.
I think you're right. I think it might be a little too late now.
You're not going to do anything at all?
Hmm. I could send you in, I guess. Some of them have been expecting you for some time now.
Are you kidding me? I'm not going down there. They've gone completely batshit crazy.
You scared of them?
Damn straight I'm scared of them. They fucked me over last time, and look at them now. They've developed and regressed spectacularly at the same time. Imagine what they'd do to me now?
Yes, it's fascinating, isn't it. Like watching a car crash, as they would say.
I don't know why you don't just do something. Pull some Big Daddy stuff on them.
I just... I' don't know. I'm actually pretty confused by it all. None of this was supposed to happen. Not like this. Such killing. Such madness. Such destruction. I'm not sure exactly where I went wrong. Or how I can put it right.
You really think they are properly out of control?
Look at them. What do you think? So much potential squandered. And I thought I kept things pretty straightforward. Why did they make things so complicated.
Tell me something... are you scared of them?
Me? Don't be ridiculous.
No, you are, aren't you. You're scared of them too. Ha ha – that's friggin hilarious. They scare the shit out of you. Heee hee. You're shitting yourself!
Jesus, stop laughing. This is serious... stop it! Jesus Christ stop doing that! I hatebeing tickled!
Lol. Soz. Okay. Look, I just don't think it's right to sit back and not do anything. They're making a hell of a mess and making things pretty bad for everything else. And they're expanding.
What are you suggesting?
Smite them. For all their stupidity they are pretty bright. What if they figure it all out. Can you imagine them in here?
What a thought. Ergh. That would be really horrible.
Then I think you should either do something to save them. Change them somehow. Or smite them.
Maybe you're right. Although if we leave them to it it won't be long before they smite themselves. And it is weirdly entertaining. Maybe we'll watch for a little bit longer. See what happens.
Okay. You're the boss. You want some wine while we watch them?
Yeah, sure, some wine would be good. And maybe lock the gate on your way past. Just in case.