The children are invited by Mr. Benedict to reunite on ascavenger hunt across Europe. When they arrive, however,they're met with unsettling news: Mr. Benedict and Number Twohave gone missing. Despite being told it's too dangerous, thekids want to help find their lost comrades and decide to sneakaway and start the search on their own. Meanwhile, Mr.Benedict and Number Two are unharmed, but they have beenkidnapped by Dr. Curtain. He is now deep into a suspicious newendeavor - happiness.