Jake Branch just turned fourteen. He lives in the Unova region, and is now old enough to leave the orphanage that he believes holds him hostage. A few wrong turns leads to disaster, and a mysterious Pokémon egg. Now on his own, Jake has to make the decision of his lifetime; Go on his much wanted a journey for freedom, or stay behind and be caught, and convicted for a crime he didn't do. Being saved by a legendary Pokémon is one thing, but having the courage to save it from an evil organization known as Team Plasma? That takes some real Iron Will.