Author's Note:

Looks like's it's time for another episode of Meddling Kids, this time, we've got the Chan Clan and Team Quest trying to solve a mystery. Check it out right now!

It was a typical morning at the Chan family home as Henry and Stanley prepared breakfast.

"Alright everyone, eat up." said Henry. "We've got a big day ahead of us and we'll need all of our nourishment."

"And lots of food, too." Nancy said while eating her oatmeal.

"Yes, of course." Stanley said.

As soon as everyone finished eating, the boys took the kids to their respective schools and then went to work.

At Flip's school, Flip noticed that Jonny wasn't paying attention in class and just doodling on his notebook paper.

"Hey Jonny, you okay?" He whispered. "You seem a little...off today."

"Sorry buddy." Jonny blushed. "It's just that I haven't seen my dad since last night. He said he was working late on some important project, but he never came home."

"And your dad never slept in his lab overnight?" Flip raised an eyebrow.

"No, he never had." Jonny shook his head.

"Well not true." Hadji corrected. "Just last month, he-"

"That doesn't count, Hadji." Jonny cut off his adopted brother. "The point is, my dad hasn't come back. He didn't even call to let us know he was going to be in the lab longer."

"Well why don't we stop at the lab after school and look for him?" suggested Flip. "I mean, he's probably there."

"Mr. Chan! Mr. Quest!" the teacher barked. "Is there something you want to share with the class?"

"Uh...no ma'am." Flip and Jonny shook their heads.

"Then, I strongly suggest that you both cut off the chit-chat and pay attention to the lesson." The teacher barked.

The boys quickly went back to writing in their notebooks.

By the end of the school day, the trio walked to Quest Laboratories to find Dr. Quest.

"So Jonny, what kind of project is your dad working on anyways?" Flip asked Jonny.

"Well, he's recently been trying to build cybernetic robot parts, experimenting with ants, stuff like that." Jonny shrugged. "No big deal."

"I see." Flip nodded thoughtfully.

The boys went inside and saw that the whole place was ransacked and messed up.

"Wow, what a mess." Flip remarked. "How long has your dad been testing out this project?"

"I'm not sure, though we could be talking months, at the very least." Jonny replied.

"Looks more like years around here." Hadji remarked. "Come on, let's see where your dad might be."

The boys walked over to Dr. Quest's office and saw that it was all ransacked as well.

"Oh my goodness!" Hadji gasped. "The computer monitor is still on!"

Hadji walked over to the computer and turned it off.

"Right Hadji, but also, my dad isn't here either!" Jonny pointed out.

"Let's go see my dad." said Flip. "He's a detective. He'll know what to do!"

"Then, what are we waiting for?" Jonny asked. "Let's go!"

The trio went over to the police station and explained the whole thing to Flip's father.

"So pop, do you think you and your team can find Dr. Quest?" Flip concluded.

Charlie frowned as he digested the details of what the boys had explained, then he sighed.

"Well, it's going to take a while, but I'm sure we can handle it." He said. "After all, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I'll tell the sarge at once."

In no time at all, Sgt. Flint had arranged an investigation for the whereabouts of Dr. Quest. While Charlie and Flint were discussing the matter, the boys were sitting near the entrance.

"It's been three hours and we still haven't gotten any word on my dad." Jonny said. "I think he might be in serious danger."

"Why would your dad be in serious danger?" asked Flip.

"Trust me, when you have a father like Jonny's, being in serious danger is a normality." Hadji deadpanned.

"What exactly does your dad do that would make being in serious danger normal?" Flip frowned.

"He's a famous and brilliant scientist." Jonny shrugged. "People are always after him. Especially evil criminal masterminds."

"So, do you suspect anyone he might've been involved with this caper?" asked Flip.

"Well, there's one guy that comes to mind, and he's been a thorn to Dad's side for quite some time." Jonny said. "Dr. Zin."

"Who's that?" asked Flip.

"Only my father's worst enemy!" Jonny proclaimed. "He's been after our equipment for years! Chances are that he is the one causing of all this."

"So what do you propose we do?" asked Hadji. "Just go home and let the authorities handle this?"

"No!" Jonny exclaimed. "We are going to find my dad and get him back!"

"Now you're talking some sense, my man!" Flip fist bumped Jonny.

"But Jonny, I don't think that's such a good idea." Hadji shook his head. "I mean, we are just kids and chances are, we could get killed."

"Well, what do you suggest we do?" Jonny asked. "Dr. Zin has alluded the authorities for years now, do we really expect that he will return Dad safe and sound after all this?"

"Good point." Hadji nodded. "Zin is too sneaky for the police, and the morals of risking your life for your parental figures sure do apply here."

"Exactly!" Jonny nodded. "So what're we waiting for? We've gotta go find my dad!"

"Count me in!" Flip added.

"Me too!" Hadji nodded.

The boys each gave each other a three-way high five and then headed out to begin solving the mystery.

Author's Note:

Looks like it's up to Team Quest to track down Dr. Zin and save Jonny's dad. But where could they be? Stay tuned!