The trio entered the main sector of the city, looking around because they had no idea where to search first. They paid no attention to the large red "R"s on store windows, banners, and buildings, although Meowth did growl and mutter something neither of the other two could hear upon looking at the infamous Viridian City Gym. Team Rocket's symbol appeared on a great number of things after they had successfully taken over Kanto, first through politics then force, 6 years ago. Black-uniformed Rocket grunts causually lumbered past them, chatting amongst themselves as they headed into the forest.
"Where could Mom and Dad be?" Jenny asked, more to herself than to her companions. She thought for a moment, her index finger tapping restlessly against her leg. Venus suddenly started tugging on her pant leg, trying to make her go. She discovered this, then asked "What's wrong, Venus?"
"Bulb bulbasaur bulba saur!" Venus cheerfully answered, after having spit the now-wet end of the leg out of her mouth. She faced towards the wide street in front of them, not as crowded as it normally was, for this was a national holiday - the 6-year aniversary of the Rocket's conquest. Jenny looked in that direction, but didn't notice anything.
"She said 'I saw someone that looked like you'." Meowth translated, after seeing the poor young trainer's confusion. Her eyes lit up.
"Really, where?"
"Bulb, bulbasaur bulb a saur bulba." "'Well, I saw 'em going in there'." Meowth relayed as Venus pointed her head towards a small Pokemart, starting in that direction herself.
"Venus, return." She returned Venus to her pokeball, clipping it into one of the very small slots beside the other pokeball. Meowth went on all fours and trailed behind Jenny as she entered the small shop.
The Pokemart was small and simple, with blue tiled floors and white walls with a think blue stripe running horizontally through the center. A lone shopper was strolling through the few aisles of pokemon goods, strangely dressed in a trenchcoat and bowler hat despite the fine weather. He was given no attention as Jenny disappointedly looked around the store, sighing and walking up to the counter. She took a picture of her and her parents out of her pocket, slightly wrinkled and torn in one corner.
"Good morning, ma'am. How may I help you today?" The friendly clerk asked, a smile that looked oddly painted on adorning his face. Jenny held up the photo.
"Have you seen my parents? I'm looking for them, and someone said they came in here." she asked, not noticing the shopper slowly lumbering up to the counter. The clerk thought for a moment, the smile leaving his face as he sighed.
"No, I can't say I have. I'm sorry. Hope you find them, though!" He replyed, the smile returning as he finished the last sentence. He turned around and started moving around goods on the shelves behind him as the shopper came up behind Jenny, laying a firm hand on her shoulder. Jenny jumped and tried to shout, but found out she couldn't. In fact, she felt as if she had absolutely no control over her body. Meowth was oddly quiet, still on all four paws, and didn't seem to be worried at all. As the man lead them out, she saw the Hypno near the door, its gaze focused on Jenny the whole time. The Hypno followed them out behind the man, and the clerk didn't even notice.