Jackie walked in to meet Johann Tater. His office was well-furnished. Polished mahogany desk, spindly little table for phone and phone book. Reinforced Filing cabinets and a small classical chandelier. He was reading a newspaper when Jackie came in. When Ryker announced her arrival, he immediately set it down. "Hello, Jackie!" he beamed, "I've heard quite a lot about you!" Jackie nodded dumbly and let him continue with his talking, "A very impressive record, I must say." Jackie perked up at the words, "Impressive?" Johann nodded, "Completely decimated an illegal drugs and arms smuggling operation disguised as a Mayan Tribe. You were only fifteen and were being held captive, how did you do it?" Jackie shrugged, "I got skills and a little help." Johann nodded, "Naturally, and what about the time you took down the senile old woman who shut down the entire area with the viruses infecting all cybernetic enhancements? That must have been a job, how did you suspect?" Jackie stared, completely bemused, "When she tried to kill me, I got the message." Johann grinned, "Okay, do you like Berserk?" Jackie looked up, startled, "Berserk? Yeah, it's good enough. Why do you ask?" Johann smiled, "If what your past records say is true, You are incredibly loyal and have a knack of spotting trouble. Is this true?" It really wasn't but if it meant getting a raise then it was worth the lie, "I-I guess so." Johann's eyes twinkled, "Wonderful. You see, I have a bit of a problem with vandalisms and thieves in my main base in Berk." Jackie picked up on his meaning instantaneously. "So, you want me to move to Berk to take care of the main base's security?" Johann nodded, "Berk is a wonderful place to live, you'll be given your own quarters if you want, but they won't be as luxurious as any you can arrange." Jackie nodded slowly, "What about any family that I might have?" Johann jerked up, "You have family?" Jackie wondered how to best phrase this, "Well, I have a distant cousin in Berserk, I was using my off days to catch up with him." Johann visibly relaxed, "You can ask him after you return to Berserk from this trip." Jackie nodded, "That reminds me, can I have the next month off?" Johann's eyebrows knitted together. Then he picked up his notebook and flipped through the pages, after finding what he wanted, he snapped it shut, "Why not?" he said in his kindly manner. "Stay a few days, look around Berk, to help you decide to stay or not?" Jackie smiled, "That sounds great."

The next few days passed with ease. Berk was slightly better than Berserk. Ordinary town, nothing major about it. Big enough population to hide in, small enough to not be lost in the crowds. Things were much better suited for her and Gustav. She spent the days checking out the popular hangout spots. The beach was very cold, but that was what appealed to her, with her heart literally on fire 24/7. She saw the fisheries department or fisherman's wharf, five-star cafes and restaurants, there were arcades, zoos and the dragon promotion resort that came in every small town. She looked everywhere but in the end, she just couldn't find anything for Gustav. She had taken her problem to Johann, who seemed eager to do anything to convince her to stay at Berk. He had referred her to check out his newest line of trade; video games. She was no walking around, checking every door marked RGVG. At first she had opened a lot marked VG before she realized they meant Viggo Grimborn not Video Games. She saw new consoles, rare games. Exclusive cheat codes and in-game event announcements. Nothing popped out to her as something Gustav would like, so she just kept looking. Eventually she found some sort of glass room with weird flooring and a chair and a bed. She had Viggo tell her what it was. "It is a virtual reality video game safety room. The idea is that you can walk around in this room without ever getting anywhere." Jackie stared at it, "Sounds stupid," was her verdict. Viggo sighed, of course she won't understand, "If you're wearing virtual reality goggles you won't see the walls of the room, meaning you might slam into them, this room makes sure that won't happen." Jackie paused to consider, "that's still only partially smart." He shrugged, "If you refuse to believe, how about you try it yourself?" Jackie grinned, "Sure." she stepped into the room, put the goggles on then shouted, "Turn it on!" Viggo grinned and pressed a button and Jackie went rigid.

Johann walked up to the glass room as Jackie shakily walked out. "Jackie, are you okay?" Jackie stared up at him, "Sorry, wrong dragon. My name is Timber. You are Johann Tradder. The first person to ever attempt to make the world's first dragon hybrid nest." Johann nodded, "Good, now all you need to do is take care of one little loose thread." he said as he handed her a phone.

With Gustav: Gustav picked up the phone, "Hey, Jackie. Are you back yet? Did you get the leave you wanted?" Timber's voice crackled, "Look Gustav, I didn't get the leave. But I got a promotion as lead security overseer at the new archaeological dig site at Bogbottom. I'm happy and settled in, but I won't be back for some time." Gustav stared, "But you said in your-" he was cut off by the beeping tone of Timber hanging up.

Author's Note: And End. Done. I know you hate me for that non-sense ending. Especially when in the original summary I said there would be blood. But then I realized that if Jackie knew what was going on, she would never lose. Her giving away the Timberwhip would place her at a disadvantage, but she still won't lose in all reality. So I will give further information on this in this story's sequel "Hybrid Sequels: Terror Times Three". You didn't think that Johann was a one-time villain, did you? Thank you and please read the entire Hybrids story arc.