The Myrtoan Sea- TERRA Outpost 200

Temperatures inside the complex were beginning to spike. It had gotten considerably warmer in the tunnels the last several weeks, but that had largely been written off as the Mediterranean summer. Then, a few hours ago, the sleeping giant in the tunnels had started changing color. From red to orange, then yellow, and it was now glowing a bright, blinding white as it began to stir. Emergency signals were going out on every frequency as the temperature in the tunnels spiked once again. Hopefully, the automatic transmission would last, even as the plastic had grown mushy with the heat. The evacuating crew was keeping abreast of the situation in the complex proper via tablet PCs.

"This is TERRA Outpost 200, Pellopenese, attempting contact with headquarters. Subject 'Karkinos' has broken containment. Subject 'Hyperion' is moving, request advisement, temperature too great to remain in base. Message repeats..."

Within the central chamber, the cameras were going wild. The creature, asleep face-down for untold ages, blinked awake, three glowing yellow eyes slowly peeling themselves open as long, thin fingers reached up to rub the volcanic glass from them. After a moment, the giant began feeling its face, seemingly confused by the beard. Shaking its head, the creature rolled over and sat up. Awkward silence

"Uh... update to Hyperion's file, Centcom."

"We can confirm the subject is a male."

Molten rock cascaded down the cliffside. The blue glow of the creature leaked out and mingled with the sunlight as it pushed against the walls once more. With a yawn and a stretch, the creature put its tremendous hand on its neck and rolled its head around.

"...Is he putting on pants?"