Ana's return to New Hope is tense. The city’s sterile environment now feels suffocating after the freedom of the rebel camp. Forming a secret alliance with the city's dissidents, led by the former military officer Javier, becomes crucial.

Under cover of darkness, Ana and Daniel meet Javier in an abandoned warehouse. Javier, skeptical but intrigued, listens as Ana explains the flaw she found in the barriers' energy system. Her passion and determination win him over, and they begin to outline a plan.

Together, they identify key points in the city's infrastructure where they can disrupt the barriers' power supply. The plan requires precise coordination between the rebels outside and the dissidents inside the city. Ana and Daniel work tirelessly with Javier's group, trusting them with sensitive information and relying on their knowledge of the city's underbelly.

Despite the looming danger, the collaboration ignites a sense of hope. Ana finds herself growing closer to the dissidents, who share her vision of a united humanity. As they prepare for the operation, Ana knows that their success hinges on trust, courage, and the unwavering belief that the barriers can be torn down.