THE JUGGERNAUT

Cain Marko worked as a mercenary for hire. He had fought in World War II and the Vietnam war. He was getting ready to retire as he had saved up enough money to live the life he was accustomed to before his father lost everything. He is hired by an archeologist to help protect him from the natives as they track through Chad, Africa.

"So Professor what exactly are you looking for?" Cain asks as they sit around the fire.

"The temple of Cyttorak…They say a magnificent Ruby jewel is buried in the ancient temple ruins.

"Who is Cyttorak…" A man by the name of Black Tom asks and a friend of Cain's.

"Legends say Cyttorak is or was a creature of immense power and strength…He wished a son but found no one worthy to carry his seed…So he created a crystal and placed his essence in it…The legends say that whosoever holds the crystal will become a living Juggernaut and hence a son of Cyttorak.

"You don't believe such non-sense do you Professor?" Cain asks.

"Most legends in the world have a basis in fact…A colleague of mine in Egypt believes that there existed a civilization that predates Narmer the first King of Egypt…Legends call him the First One…"

"You are talking about magic…"

"Egyptians performed complex surgeries some of which are the basis of medicine today…Legends also say the Egyptians were masters of magic…"

"So you want the power of Cyttorak for yourself?" Cain asks.

"I want the ruby…and the wealth that will come along with it…"

The next day they break camp and continue on a jungle path towards the north. Three days later they make camp. As Cain is sleeping he dreams. "You have hatred and anger in your heart…What ails thee…"

"Who are you?"

"I am CYTTORAK…Who are you to question me?"
There is fog everywhere and it obscures a twenty foot tall figure. "I mean no offense…But if you are who you say you are then yes I have hatred...Hatred for my father…That bitch he married and her self-righteous son…They ruined my life!"

"Did they? Then perhaps you are worthy to be my son…My living Juggernaut…"

"What must I do…"

"Kill your companions and become the living Juggernaut…"

After another week they come to the temple of Cyttorak. When the Professor places his foot on the first step he is killed by a man guarding the temple. Cain shoots the man in the chest. Then more men come out and they fight. Cain uses a machine gun and kills dozens of them. When it is over only Cain, Black Tom, and four others are still alive. Cain shoots the others and leaves Tom alive.

"Why?"

"You will see…Wait here…" Cain enters the temple alone. Soon he comes to a large room where a lone ruby jewel sits on an elaborate stand.

"Whosoever shall hold this jewel and say these words…Ensocath…Caru von Cyttorak…Shall leave this place a living Juggernaut…" Cain screams as the jewel glows and the glow engulfs his body. His clothes rip apart as his body gets bigger and taller. Armor appears on his body and head then the jewel stops glowing and he stands a living Juggernaut.

"Get ready Charles I am coming for you…"