Alpha Gabriel handed me one of the metal hooks, and I grabbed it tightly. He helped me pull the rope toward me, until the hooks were hooked onto the ceiling. Next, he taught me how to use the other hooks, and I continued to climb upward.
I glanced behind me, watching as the other rebels were struggling to reach the ceiling. They needed several seconds just to catch a hold of the ropes, and once they did, they were able to climb up easily.
When I reached the top, I turned around and saw that Alpha Gabriel was waiting for me. I looked down, and my heart skipped a beat. There were almost thirty soldiers below me. Each of them was holding a weapon, and they were pointing it at me.
I stared at them, wondering if they were going to attack me. Would I be forced to fight them? Had they captured
