DARK!FIC

The air was warm, the sun was shining, and everyone in the wonderful, tropical country of Bielosia was having a glorious day. The town square was bustling and crowded and busy humans filled the streets. All the townsfolk seemed to have somewhere specific to be. Atomic, the leader of Solea and Rift Auspikitan; his place was on the ground. He was totally confused with the Bielosian fashion sense and the language that these people spoke. It made him think of the man who personified this country, Naru. Every time he looked at that man it sent frightening shocks to his spine. How such a cold-personality teen could come from such a wonderful country, let alone somehow manage to steal Darvince’s heart was completely beyond him. But it made him feel alive.

Suddenly, Atomic remembered that he did have somewhere to be; he was supposed to meet with Naru at his place in five minutes. Atomic had gotten so caught up in daydreaming that he'd nearly forgotten the main reason he'd flown all the way here.. Naru hadn't said why or what they'd be doing, but Atomic knew that with Naru, it could be anything. Atomic wasn't sure if he really wanted to go, though. He was so engaged thinking about the nation in such a way that he felt all flustered and considering taking a rain check and just heading back home. But, Atomic's conscience got the better of him. He knew that it would hurt Naru's feelings; after all, Naru had said it was going to be something special just for the two of them. And Atomic had been crushing on Naru for a bit now, maybe this was finally his chance, or maybe, if Naru felt the same, he'd make the first move. So Atomic thought 'Well, not like I got anything to lose by doing it.'

When Atomic walked into Naru's house (since the door was unlocked for him) he was immediately greeted by his host, who was eerily smiling with excitement. "You have come, good. I've been waiting long time now," said the trigger-happy Bielosian.

"Sorry if I'm a little late, Naru. I was wanderin' around this beautiful place and lost track of time," Atomic apologized. Naru just giggled and responded in a gleefully reassuring tone, "Oh that's okay, you're here now. What is few minutes late? There is all the time in the world for our fun. I have been thinking about it for quite some time now, I haven't stopped smiling since this morning."

Atomic gave a slightly uncomfortable laugh. He had always appreciated Naru's attempts to be friendly, and outgoing, but Naru's overabundant enthusiasm creeped him out. Atomic maintained a polite expression, however. If Naru was this worked up, whatever he had planned must be good.

"So, you are ready for getting started now? I've gotten everything all ready needed," the Bielosian said.

Atomic psyched himself up. "Yup. So whaddya got planned? We gonna watch ponies? I got a couple of good ones I've been thinking about. Or maybe you've got some totally sweet games to try? Or perhaps…"

"MAKING VODCAKES!" Naru happily announced.

"Baking?" Atomic was disappointed. "Naru, you know I'm not good at baking. Plus, what is a vodcake?" "Oh that is not problem at all. I only need your help making them. I'll be doing most of the work," Naru explained. "Also, a vodcake is a very special pastry that I made myself, it's like cupcake, but with Bielosian vodka!" Atomic thought for about it for a second. "Well, alright, I guess that's okay, kind of lame but whatever. What exactly do you need me to do?"

"That is spirit! Here you go." Naru handed Atomic a vodcake. Atomic was puzzled "I thought I was helping you bake." "You will be. I made this one just for you before you got here." "What, so it's like a taste test or something?" "No, just try one," Naru said. Atomic shrugged and popped the pastry in his mouth, immediately tasting the small amount of vodka that filled the inside of the cake. He chewed a bit and swallowed. Not bad.

"Ok, now what?" Atomic asked. "Now," Naru informed him, "You take nap." Puzzled, Atomic opened his mouth but felt instantly lightheaded. A wave of dizziness washed over him, it had to have been something inside that vodcake, cupcake, whatever, maybe it was the vodka? Because the next thing he knew, the world spun around him, and seconds later he collapsed to the floor.

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When Atomic regained consciousness, he found himself in a dark room. He tried to shake his head but found that a taut leather strap held it firmly in place. He struggled to move, but braces around his chest and limbs glued him to a rack formed from a series of sturdy planks, which spread his legs wide apart, now also becoming chillingly aware of the fact that he was stark naked and the room just got about 20 degrees colder. As he writhed, Naru popped up suddenly into his line of sight.

"Good, you're awake. Now we can get started," Naru stated gleefully. He became enclosed in the darkness, and quickly reappeared pushing a cart covered with a cloth. "N-Naru, what's going on? I can't move!" Atomic said urgently. "But of course, that's because you're tied down," chided Naru. "That is why you can't be moving. I didn't think you'd need to be told that." "But why? What's happening? I thought you said we were gonna make vodcakes or some junk." "You are helping. I've run out of special ingredient, besides vodka, and I need you to get more."

"Special ingredient?" Atomic was now breathing heavily and starting to panic, attempting and failing not to show it though. "What special ingredient?" Naru giggled and responded "You!"

Atomic's eyes widened, and his face contorted in fear. Then he started to laugh and said, in a voice bordering on hysteria, "Hah, uhm, you really got me there! I mean, tricking me in to thinking I'm gonna get chopped up into food? I gotta tell you, this the best joke yet. You win, you're the best."

Naru only giggled even more. "How kind Nue. But I haven't done any pranks today, so I can't accept your praise." Atomic was struggling again. "N-Naru, c'mon, seriously, this isn't funny."

"Then why were you laughing?" Before Atomic could answer, Naru had grabbed the cloth and whipped it off the cart. On the cart was a tray containing various sharp medical tools and knives, carefully organized and wickedly sharp, as well as a large medical bag.

Atomic was now in full panic mode. He was starting to hyperventilate. His mind raced as he tried to reason with the dark-haired Naru. "You can't do thisNaru! I'm your best friend!" "No you are not. But that's why I am happy. You will spend last moments on this Earth alone in this room with only me." Naru was smiling again. "But, the others will totally wonder where I am. When they're in need of me, they'll come looking for me and then you'll get found out," Atomic cried in desperation.

"Ah Nue," said Naru. "Do not worry so much, yes? There are plenty of people out there who would pay me infinite amounts of monies to see you in such a helpless state and then slaughtered. And besides, no one will find out. How long do you believe I've been doing this?" And with that ominous statement, the lights suddenly came to life and revealed the rest the room.

"Oh no." Atomic reeled in horror at the image presented to him. The room was decorated with a typical but twisted Bielosian flair. Colorful streamers of dried entrails fluttered around on the ceiling, communist painted skulls of quite a few sizes were attached to the walls, and organs done up in pastels filled with helium were tied to the backs of chairs. The tables and chairs were made of bones and the preserved flesh of past humans and nations. Atomic cringed upon seeing the center piece of the table nearest to him. The heads of four humans, their eyes closed as if they were sleeping, were wearing communist caps made from their own skin. With a thrill of terror, Atomic recognized one of them as the ancient empire of Lysteriok. Next to the empire was Fiah, with his face contorted with fear. Atomic's eyes darted back and forth and then fell upon a patchwork banner hanging from the rafters. Made from several tanned human hides, the words "KOMMUNISM" were scrawled on it in blood red.

Atomic looked back in horror to the bipolar person who captured him and gaped at Naru, who was standing right in front of him. The younger teen was wearing a long coat quilted from dried skin, emblazoned with flags of passed nations. On his back fluttered six former nation flags, all of different colors. The Bielosian hummed with crazed excitement. He turned his head to give the other a better view of the new scarf that he adorned, this one covered in blood and patches of dried, different colored skins."Are you jealous?" Naru smirked. "They all became one with Mother Bielosia."

Desperately, Atomic pleaded with the smiling teen before him. "N-Naru, please, I'm sorry for all that crap I did to you. I didn't mean it; it was just wars, nothing personal. I've actually always kinda liked you even though you're bipolar and a bit childish. Please let me go. I promise I won't tell anybody." "Oh Nue, I could never forgive you for what you did to my people. But even if I could, that's not what this is about. No, is just that your number came up and, I do not making the rules. You will also become one with Mother Bielosia." Atomic was tearing up. How could this be happening?

"Aww, is little Nuenue going to cry?" said Naru. "Look, this will be cheering you up, yes? I brought you a friend." Seemingly out of nowhere, Naru produced a brightly painted red and black skull. It was human sized, so it could have been anyone, but it had a very defining feature: a set of stained poo marks and blond hair. Atomic gaped in shock. "Is…is that….is…that?"

"Oi Deoxy, you are being an ungrateful idiot. And Fiah is a pervert. A wetwanger pervert," Naru horridly mimicked with a thick accent. "I caught him right before he left meeting. Are you remembering when I ask Darvince out for drinks? That wasn't enough time to play with him of course; I had to wait till after the next world meeting to do that. But very glad I am for waiting. It was surprisingly worth it for the flavor alone. Darvincian taste of tea and cakes all at once. Mixed with vodka it was amazing. I know he did not have number yet. But his voice was really getting on my nerves. And all the needless, petty fighting was getting annoying. Let me tell you though, he was quite the fighter. Lasted very long time, which was a lot of fun for me. I got chance to play with a famous country rather than a boring human or minor country and try new things. It's too bad he had such a foul mouth. He was saying so much bad things I just take his tongue out. Bad language makes for bad feelings, Atomic."

Atomic didn't have anything to say. He just sobbed and writhed in his tight bonds. "Well" said Naru with an air of finality, "enough reminiscing. Time to for beginning."

Putting down Darvince's skull, the psychotic teen gripped a scalpel in his gloved hand and walked over to Atomic's right side. Without any flair, Atomic placed the blade above the desired area of skin and began a circular cut around it. No doubt it would make a fine addition to the scarf. Atomic tried not to shout in pain and bit his lip, attempting to pull away, but the braces held him still. Finishing the incision, Naru grabbed a curved skinning knife from the tray. Screwing up his face in concentration, he worked it under Atomic's skin and sliced the hide away from the muscle. Atomic ground his teeth as he tearfully watched his flesh peel off. Naru then moved to the other side and repeated the process on Atomic's left side. It wasn't entirely necessary since he already had the flab of skin, but he always took two samples just in case.

Once he had finished, Naru held up both cuts of skin in front of his "best friend" and started waving them like pompoms. Atomic just whimpered. His thighs burned like nothing he'd had felt before, not even in war. Placing the ragged patches of skin down, Naru selected a large butcher knife and walked behind the struggling Atomic. "I hope you do not mind, but I find the arms contain the most disgusting flavors of the body." He brought down the knife and cut at the base of the shoulder. Instantly, Atomic screamed and thrashed his appendage. The movement threw off Naru's aim. He tried to hit the mark again but missed, and carved a huge slice into Atomic's back.

"Nue, stay still or I'll keep missing," scolded Naru as his "best friend" howled. Naru took another whack and hit his target. He swung again and again. Blood sprayed into the air, but Naru realized he wasn't getting anywhere. The blade just wasn't going through the bone.

"Hmm, I guess I forgot to sharpen it. I'll try something else," stated Naru matter-of-factly as he tossed the knife over his shoulder, embedding the blade in the table. Through the haze of pain and tears, Atomic heard the sound of a metal box opening and closing.

"Got it! Oh Nue, I am confused. Why is calling this item a hacksaw? Hacking is what is done with knives. This is saw."
Naru placed the tool over the mangled flesh of the last attempt. Naru worked the saw back and forth. It sliced effortlessly through the bone and skin. The feeling of the jagged teeth grinding into him made Atomic want to vomit. He watched numbly as his left arm was severed and thrown haphazardly onto the table. Naru moved to the next arm and started sawing. Atomic didn't struggle this time; he'd given up trying to fight and focused on choking back screams of agony. Abruptly, the sawing paused. Naru was only half way done, the arm hanging off by a sliver.

"Oi Nue," Naru piped up. "Think quickly!" Suddenly, Naru yanked the arm as hard as he could. The bone snapped but the Soleani's skin held, then tore away. The pull ripped away a long strip of flesh all the way down Nue's back to his bum. His body seized at the unexpected trauma. As his pelvis tensed up, Atomic felt a warm and shameful release between his legs, and his loud, unending melody of pain filled the room. Unable to catch his breath, he blacked out.

Atomic awoke with a gasp. The stench of his urine filled his mucus caked nostrils. As his vision swam into focus, he saw a very pouty Naru removing a large adrenaline needle from his chest. Sending a spine-chilling death glare, the frustrated Naru lashed out at his helpless victim.

"Did that stiff Darvince teach you no manners? Is rude to fall asleep when somebody invites you over to spend time with them. How would you feel if I came to your house and took nap? 'Oh I'm sorry Nue, you're so boring I think I'll take a nap.' You believe I like hurting you for fun alone? This is special time for me. Special time to truly understand other who refused Mother Bielosia. Learn them inside out like I cannot do with other forumers and nations. Yet Nue is very inconsiderate! And I thought you believed you were tough. That a 'master pegasus' can handle anything. I've had micro forumers AND nations stand up better than you! Must Mother Bielosia baby you? Huh? Is that how you wish to be remembered Nue? As big baby?"

As Naru stopped to catch his breath, Atomic blinked and sobbed softly. His back was in agony, his sides were on fire, and there was an intense pain in one of his legs. As he blinked again, he saw Naru pop something red into his mouth and began to chew. Noticing Atomic's stare, Naru quickly gulped the morsel down.

"What?" Naru asked. "Oh, this?" He held up another piece. "Well, while YOU were asleep, I grew impatient and helped myself to a small sample. Is from your leg; you're not bad, considering all of the hamburgers and fat-rich foods you eat. Would you like some?" Without waiting for a response, Naru shoved the strip of meat into the revolted Soleani's mouth. Atomic gagged, and immediately spit it out. Naru frowned, and picked up the chunk of flesh. "If you did not want it, you should have said so." He contemplated the discarded snotty morsel, then gulped it up. "Is not like you have not eaten my vodcakes before."

Swallowing, Naru turned his attention to a small can on the tray. He removed the lid, revealing that it was filled with red-hot coals. Lying on top of the coals were several large nails. As the adrenalin filled his veins, Atomic began to panic again. Picking up the can, Naru walked over to Atomic's side. Holding some tongs and nails, Naru carefully placed the hot nail just above the right side of Atomic's collarbone.

"N-No Naru!" Atomic screamed. "NO! NO!" The hammer came down and the nail punctured Atomic's skin. The white hot burning was too much. Atomic screamed as he pulled and thrashed at the braces, causing his raw skin to rub and tear. Naru attempted to line up another nail, but couldn't find his aim, and let out a frustrated grunt. When Naru brought the hammer back to take a wild swing, Atomic burst out crying and begging.

"PLEASE STOP! PLEASE, PLEASE STOP!" Naru rolled his eyes. Putting down the hammer and tongs, he walked back in front of his "best friend" and stared pensively at the broken nation. Darvince didn't even cry this much when he had a live parasite stuffed down his throat. Naru thought for a minute about what to do next, then had a sudden spark of inspiration.

Rotating a wheel on the rack, Naru laid Atomic on his back, then moved to Atomic's legs, bringing the can with him. Picking up his tools, Naru drove a searing hot spike of metal directly into Atomic's ankle. As Atomic yelled in pain, Naru moved around and drove a second nail into the other ankle. Next, Naru went back to his cart and located an enormous battery and controller, which he dragged over to where he was working. He tied copper wires between the terminals and the nails driven into Atomic's ankles, then gave Atomic a sly smirk and flipped the switch.

Electricity rocketed through Atomic's body. The Soleani reacted immediately; his body seized, and his muscles snapped taut. Atomic's hips thrust skyward, his eyes rolled back, and he let out a deep, throat shredding cry. Naru giggled and reached down and turned up the juice. Atomic convulsed uncontrollably, and his bladder emptied once more.

After about five minutes, Naru shut off the power. Wisps of steam rose from the singed and burnt skin around Atomic's ankles, and the area reeked of cooked flesh and burnt enamel. Naru rotated Atomic upright again and tried snap the drooling, delirious nation back to attention.

"Nue? Nue! Atomic, wake up!" Atomic moaned and managed to give a modicum of weak acknowledgment. Naru studied his handiwork, then reached into the medicine bag and produced a large syringe. "Time for last round."

Atomic focused blearily on the needle, which Naru took as a question as to what it was. "This will help the pain," Naru informed Atomic as he walked around to his victim's ruined back. Atomic flinched as Naru jabbed the needle into the lower part of the Soleani's spine. Moving in front of his "friend" again, Naru leaned down and elaborated. "In few minutes, you will not be feeling below your ribcage. Then you stay awake and watch harvest."

Atomic started to cry again. "Naru?" he choked out. "Hm?" "I want to go home," Atomic sobbed. "Yeah, I can see wanting that," replied the Bielosian teen. "Sometimes, I too wish to give up, say 'I'm done with mess' and go to bed. But you know what? You can't shrug your responsibilities. You must get yourself up and meet challenges. That is only way to get ahead."

Atomic hung his head and cried. Minutes passed as the drug took effect. Eventually, Atomic was completely numb from his chest to his thighs. At this point, Naru approached with a scalpel. Glancing at Atomic and smiling, Naru made a long horizontal cut across the Soleani's pelvis, just above his crotch. Moving up Atomic's body, Naru made a similar incision under his ribs. Finally, Naru made a long vertical cut down Atomic's stomach, connecting the first two.

"I have 'I' on you, Nue," Naru giggled. With a moist, gooey sound, the flaps of skin opened. The sight of his own organs and the lack of feeling caused Atomic's breathing to intensify. Naru carefully sliced open Atomic's abdominal sac and grabbed his large intestines. As he separated the organ from the rest of the digestive tract and pulled it out of the new cavity, Naru grew jovial. Laughing as he gutted his "best friend", Atomic began to make jokes. Atomic, growing weaker from this new source of blood loss, tried desperately to shut out the macabre comedy act.

"Look at me, I'm Fiah!" Naru laughed, slinging the intestinal tube around his neck and spraying blood in all directions. "Doesn't my beauty make up for my small dick?"

Reaching back inside, he sliced the smaller intestine off from the bowls. Squeezing out the excess excrement, Naru filed the slimy organ through his teeth and dragged it back and forth. "As dentist says, floss every day, or teeth grow bad and cost father much moneys."

Atomic was barely aware of what was going on anymore. The shock was causing him to fade. Disappointed, Naru dived back into the Soleani's guts, ramping up his routine. "Do not leave yet, Atomic." Naru started pulling out the rest of Atomic's organs, pausing with each removal. "I know I can am pancreas, but I like to kidney alot. You must learn to live up. Yes, these jokes are getting bladder. You must have developed stomach for them." Naru spoke placed the discarded body parts into a bucket.

But Atomic no longer heard his tormentor. He had slipped from conciseness minutes ago. Naru, not yet satisfied, hit Atomic with another adrenaline shot. Atomic woke up for the last time, his heart pounding. Warm blood flowed out from the wound in his chest in great spurts. It wouldn't be long now.

Naru brought Atomic around onto his back again and straddled the Soleani's chest, scalpel at the ready. "My my Nue, I'm disappointed. I thought you would have lasted longer. I really wanted to spend more time hearing you're voice scream for me before we got here. But is partly my fault; I should have been slower. Oh well. It was not nice knowing you Nue!"

The blade sunk into the other's throat and worked its way up to Atomic's chin. Coming back down, Naru's scalpel then circled Atomic's neck. The last thing Atomic felt was his skin being cut away from his skull, and the metal of the blade scraping his teeth.

Then he was gone.