## Chapter 11: A Glimmer of Hope

Ahsoka's eyes scanned the room, her gaze darting from one Inquisitor to the next as she searched for any weakness in their defenses. Inquisitor Vexis's grip on her arm was like a vice, but she didn't dare try to struggle free. Not yet. As she looked around, Ahsoka noticed a small console on the wall, partially hidden by a nearby pillar. It was a minor control panel, but it might be enough to give her an opening. "Let go of me," Inquisitor Vexis said, his voice dripping with contempt. "I think it's time for our little game to continue." The Inquisitors closed in around her, their eyes gleaming with excitement. Ahsoka knew she had to think fast, to come up with a plan before it was too late. She pretended to stumble, feigning clumsiness as she tried to get a closer look at the console. Inquisitor Vexis sneered at her, but he didn't let go of her arm. "You're not very good at this, are you?" he said, his voice dripping with mockery. "Maybe we should just get rid of you." Ahsoka's heart skipped a beat as she heard the words. She knew she had to act fast, to find a way out of this situation before it was too late. As Inquisitor Vexis continued to taunt her, Ahsoka's eyes locked onto the console. She could see a small keypad, a series of buttons that might be used to disable the security systems. With a surge of adrenaline, Ahsoka made her move. She pretended to struggle against Inquisitor Vexis's grip, using the distraction to subtly shift her position. Her hand brushed against the console, her fingers flying across the keypad as she rapidly entered a series of codes. The Inquisitors didn't notice, too caught up in their own twisted game to pay attention to Ahsoka's actions. But Ahsoka knew she had to be careful. One misstep, and the Inquisitors would realize what she was trying to do. She continued to play along, pretending to stumble and falter as she tried to navigate the room. But her eyes remained fixed on the console, her mind racing with possibilities. As she worked, Ahsoka's thoughts turned to her fellow Jedi, to the friends and allies she had left behind. She knew they would be searching for her, that they would do everything in their power to rescue her. But Ahsoka also knew that she couldn't rely on others to save her. She had to take matters into her own hands, to find a way out of this situation on her own. With a newfound sense of determination, Ahsoka continued to play the Inquisitors' game. But her mind was already racing ahead, planning her escape and plotting her revenge. As the game continued, Ahsoka's eyes locked onto Inquisitor Vexis, her gaze burning with a fierce determination. She would escape, no matter what it took. And when she did, she would make sure that the Inquisitors paid for what they had done to her. The thought sent a shiver down her spine, but Ahsoka didn't flinch. She knew that she had to be strong, to find a way to overcome the obstacles in her path. And as she looked around the room, Ahsoka saw a glimmer of hope. A small chance, perhaps, but a chance nonetheless. She would take it, no matter what the cost.