It was hot in Mexico, May had just started, kids were finally free of their school work. Past the school and down the road you'll find yourself at the St. Marie Hospital, were a mother had just gaven birth to a set of twins. Unfortly the mother didn't make it but left her children with the rest of the world. The baby girl with golden brown hair like honey and a tiny tint of red, big brown eyes that could warm any heart and light brown skin like melted milk chocolate. Her sister wasn't as lucky she was slowy developing still and wouldn't make it, if she wasn't put into a Isolation Inkibator. She would finish developing in that, but that prossess was taking alot longer then the Doctors thought. A man found the golden brown haird baby one day as he was looking for suviners to take home to his wife and took her home to Japan and called her Angela. but when the man came home his wife told him to get rid of her. So the man did what he was told and put her into an orphanige close by Karakura Town. As she grew she began to forget where she came from. When she turned four she was adopted by a young lady and her thirteen year old daughter. the women named her shiki. Three weeks later Shiki started going to school. When she turned thirteen she met Ichigo and Tatsuki. When she was fourteen she met Oriheme, Mizurio, and Keigo in middle school. When she was fifteen she met Yasutora, Rukia, and Uryu, but when she met Yasutora, She felt that she had met him somewhere before. Ichigo says that she should call him Chad but she says that she should call him the name his parents gave him. Two years later they were walking to their first day of Junior year of high shcool. "So what classes are you taking Shiki" Asked Oriheme. "Well I know I have Chior, Ceramics III, Algebra IV, Biology III, and Creative Writting" Shiki said as she turned to the red-haired girl. "What about you Chad" She asked as she looked at the tall man. "Algebra IV, Biology III, Ceramics III, Weights, and Creative Writting" He said as he looked at his scedule. "Wow Chad you have almost the same classes as Shiki" She said. "Isn't that great Chad now you get to be with her every day" Said Rukia as she patted his back. He blushed but hid it with his bangs. "W-What about you......Ichigo" Oriheme Asked hesitently. "mostly the same 'cept I have English II" He said. "it seems that all but one of our classes are the same" Said Rukia as she examened everyone's scedule. "It's strange" "What's so strange about having the same classes together that way we don't feel lonely when we go to the classes we're not together in" Exclaimed Shiki. "that's quite true Shiki" Said Oriheme. she looked down at her lunch bag in wonder as she felt a strong spiritual pressure nearby. Everyone else felt it too. "can you guys feel that too or am I the only one" Asked Shiki. "You can feel it too" Asked Chad. Shiki noded her head yes. "I've always been able to sence these things ever since I was a child but I just don't know what it's called" "It's called a Spiritual Pressure" "is that what this feeling's called" She asked. "Yes......let's go guys....Shiki think you can tell the teacher we'll be a little late to class" Rukia asked. "Um Sure" She said hesitantly as everyone ran tward the river. "Oh well I guess that gives me more time to study fighting Maria's teaching me" She said. "Annoyingly hyper as alsways eh Shiks" said a voice from afar infront of them. Shiki's eyes widened then ran tward the person. "SOPHIE" She yelled as she ran to her. "Hey what's up" She said as she hugged Shiki. "I haven't seen you in FOREEVER Where have you been" She said. "Well I moved remember but now that my training's done I came back here so that I can come to school" Said Sophie. "What classes do you have" Asked Shiki. "Lemme see yours and maybe you'll find out" She said. Shiki handed Sophie her scedule. Sophie looked at it closely but then ran off with it. "Thaanks" she yelled. "SOPHIEEE That's MY scedule Give it back urrgh why is she always taking my stuff" She said as she chased after Sophie.

After a while she gave up on her chasing "My classes are a surprise" She said. "Why do you always keep secrets from me Sophie" She thought as she saw Sophie rin into the school. "Man why does she always do that" She said to herself. "Did you say something" Ichigo asked. She jumped when she heard Ichigo's voice behind her. "I-It's nothing Ichigo Come on let's get to class" She replied as she walked into the classroom. Everyone sat in their seats. Shiki sat by Chad as usual. "Do you know that girl Shiki" Asked Oriheme, who sat on the other side of her. "She and I used to play together when we were really little kids....but when I was ten she moved away with her parents" She explained. After a few months of being in school everyone was walking home. "Hey Shiki what are you going to do for the fourth of July" Asked Oriheme. "I'm not sure probibly just practice on my fighting skills some more" She replied. "Shiki you're ALWAYS practicing you need to take a brake every now and then I'm sure your mother wouldn't mind if you hung out with us for a while" She said. "Hey whenever my sister wants to teach me a new move she doesn't want me to be skipping out" Said Shiki. "Oriheme's right you need to allow some time off to rest your muscles" Chad said. "At least ask them if you can come to the festival with us this weekend" She said. "I will I wouldn't want to miss the festival for anything especually the fireworks" She replied. "Alright Hope they say it's ok.......Well this is my stop see ya round guys" Said Oriheme as she turned on the street her appartment was on. "Bye Oriheme" Said Shiki as she waved at her. Rukia and Ichigo were next to head home then Uryu. Only Chad and Shiki were left. She looked at him. "Y'know you need to learn to smile more I mean come on quit being so serious all the time you need to have at least SOME fun in your life, Something that makes you smile and laugh you know laugh at jokes and things like that" She said as they walked. He looked at her. She looked at him closely in the eyes. "I know I know it's because of your past you told me that last year, but that was the past and this is the present so stop sulking on what happend in the past and start thinking about the future come on smile SMILE ya idiot" She said as she got onto his back and put his fingers on the edges of his lips and forced them upwards forcing him to smile fakely. "Sheesh you're such a downer......................Alright that's it I had JUST set a new Goal for the year" She said as she got off of him and walked becide him once more. "What's that" He asked. "To teach you to have fun......Meaning I am going to teach you to smile truely and have fun every now and then" She explained. "How are you going to do that" He asked. "I'd always thought that there was a reason why your appartment bedroom and My appartment bedroom were next to eachothers.......I mean we live in the same appartment company just not in the same roof but our windows are next door to eachothers Why did you think I was making funny faces at you every night......that was to get you to smile truely for the first time.......but you never did that..........it's like you forced yourself not to smile Almost as if you'd banned yourself from ever smiling............Like you have a heart that feels so cold but can't find anything to keep itself warm" She said as she looked at him. he looked at her and blushed slightly but hid it with his bangs. "So you're telling me to let go of my past and grab ahold of what's in my future" He asked as he looked off to the side beginning to blush a little more. "Yup and I'm gonna help you along the way........and the first lesson will start tonight" She said. "why.......Tonight" He asked. "I don't just have that year goal I also have a goal for tonight too and that's to make you smile at least a little bit" She said.

He just looked at her as if she was a nut job but hid a small blush under his bangs. When they finally reached their appartment buildings they said their goodbyes. "Remember watch for my wondows to open alright" She said. he just noded his head. she smiled. "good........See ya soon big guy" She said as she headed into her appartment as he headed inside his. When he got into his appartment he leaned aguinced the door. "What's this strange feeling I get whenever I'm around Shiki.........And why do I get these urges to call her Angel and not Shiki" he thought to himself as he got into the shower and got ready for bed. After his shower he was sitting on his bed playing his bass guitar. The song he was playing was "A Whole new World" from the Disney movie 'Aladin'. He had just started playing Aladin's part when Shiki came into her room. She had left her window opened all day for fresh air but just a crack when she heard Chad play his bass guitar. Chad didn't notice her. She listened very carefully to the music he was playing then quickly but quietly ran over to her Piano she had gotten for her birthday from Maria. As Aladin's part was ending Jasmine's part began as Shiki began to play her part on her piano. Chad jumped when he heard Shiki play her piano. He looked at her, eyes widned. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. She was playing her part as smooth and calm as a river flowing twards the ocean. As they both played their parts through out the whole song, they would glance at eachother every once in a while. When the song was finished they looked at eachother. Chad's eyes were still widened but hid them with his bangs. "I dunno bout you but I thought that sounded awsome" She said as she got up from the piano seat. She hoped onto her bed and just stared at him. "how do you think it sounded" She asked. "I think it sounded wonderful you two should dop a Duet someday little sister" said a voice from behind her. Shiki Jumped then turned around. "Maria when did you get here you scared the friggin crap outta me" She said as a little girl climbed onto her bed and hugged her tightly. "Aunt Angela" She said. "Alejandra just couldn't wait to see you so Jesus and I came here not too long ago....And why does Alejandra always call you Angela that is so strange" She said as she sat down. "Soooo What are you doing" she asked. "I'm trying to make him smile at least once it's a goal....And i'm not sure why she calls me that I mean my name isn't Angela it's Shiki just as mom called me when she adopted me" She said. "Hmm....but like I said you two should do a Duet someday I'm sure that you two will be really good at it" She said as she got up. "come on Alejandra it's your bed time" she said as she held out her hand for her daughters. "but mommyyyyyy I wanna stay up with Aunt Angela and her boyfriend" She wined. "bed time means bed time" She ordered. "Alright" She said as she grabed her mother's hand. Shiki and Chad blushed madly with eyes widened. "Come on Alejandra sheesh he's not my boyfriend we're just friends" She said. "Whatever you say Shiks goodnight" Maria said as she headed out the door and shut it behind her. "Man why do they always do that" She said as she pouted. "Cute kid" Chad said. "True but she always calls me Angela I'm not sure why" She said as she laid down on her bed. "I'm not sure.....but maybe.......you look more like an Angela then a Shiki" He said. "Who knows.....Wait....What did you say" She said as she sat back up looking at him confusingly. "You look more like an Angela then a Shiki" He repeated as he looked off to the side as he began to blush ever so slightly. She looked at him and blushed then she smiled. "Thanks Yasutora........I never really liked the name Shiki....it just doesn't suit me...Y'know" She said. He looked at her and noded his head. she looked at him and smiled. "No matter what I'm still gonna make you smile before the night's over got it........................hey I know" She said as she quickly got off her bed and digged through her drawers. "now where did I put it........AHA here it is" She said as she grabed a pair of fake glasses with green eyes, a big nose and a mustache on it. She put it on then grabed a pencil then climbed back on her bed. "Now class I want you to take out your reading books and turn to page 152 and read chapters ten through twelve on your own" She said as she changed her voice to a little lower then her own, as if she were a man. Chad's eyes widened then turned around as he tried to keep himself from laughing. He looked back over to her as he smiled for the first time in years. She smiled then cheered quietly to herself. "Finally I got you to smile and first try too that's a start. Goal complete. Now I need to try to get you to smile when we're around the others" She said as she took off the glasses and put it and the pencil away. She looked back at him and smiled widely. "Alright you made me smile now it's time to go to sleep we have school tomarrow remember" He said as he smiled slightly. "Oh alright fine....but I don't wanna" She said as she looked at him with puppy eyes. he smiled a little more. "Get some rest....you need it" He said. "oh alright....Goodnight Yasutora" She said as she put her hands on the window. "Goodnight....Angela" he said as he gently shut his window and she shut hers then closed their blinds. She blushed when she heard him call her Angela. she looked down and gently grabed her necklace and held it tightly in her palms. The Necklace was sterling silver and gold with a silver chain and had the same symbol as Chad's Tattoo on his left sholder. She laid back down and went to sleep.

The next morning was Friday. Everyone was walking to school. "Man I can't wait till this day is over" Shiki said. "Why it's only just begun" Asked Oriheme. "Well I have like three tests today one of them being a chior test and if I get an A on the Chior test then I'll get to do the girl's part in my all time favorite song in the whole concert" She replied. "What kind of Test is it" Asked Rukia. "it's a Solo Test....meaining you sing it alone" She said. "do you not like to sing solos" Chad asked. "Well it depends on what I have to sing cause Sensei assigns each one of us a song the day of the test that means we don't get time to practice it before we perform" She said as she sighed. "don't worry....I'm sure you'll do alright" He said as he put his hand on her head. She looked up at him smiling. "Thanks Yasutora" she said as she smiled. Are you nervous" Asked Ichigo. "A little cause Sensei told us that there's gonna be some students from the wheights class coming in to observe us and I'm not used to singing with an audiants around becides my classmates......Aren't you in that class Yasutora" She asked. He noded his head yes. She looked down as she started to blush slightly. "Lemme guess you hope that Chad will be one of the ones to be there right......he's never heard you sing has he" Ichigo asked. "He's heard me play the Piano before but he's never heard me sing..............and nither have you guys" she replied. "Don't worry........You'll sing just as good as you play the piano" He said. She looked up at him holding her necklace gently in her palms and smiled. "Why are you always holding that necklace of yours Shiki" Oriheme asked. "I'm not sure why but I've had it since long before I met you guys.............And it all started when I lost my first baby tooth" She said. Rukia looked down in wonder as she put her hand on her chin as she thought. "Could she be......No she couldn't be 'the one' Head Captin Yamamotou's looking for" She thought. "What's bugging you Rukia" Asked Ichigo. "I-it's nothing I'm fine" she said as she got out of her thaughts. "Hey guys.....Do you ever get the feeling we're being watched" Ashed Shiki. "Now that you menchion it ever since yesterday I've been feeling something like that" Said Rukia as she looked around. "I hope it isn't a stalker" Said Oriheme. "I don't think it would be a stalker but it's spiritual pressure's strong but not that strong....and yet it's familier somehow" Said Uryu. "How can it be familier to you" Asked Shiki. "It's alot like yours Shiki and everyone knows it" He said as he looked at her then at the others. They noded their heads. "You guys aren't the only ones that can feel spiritual pressure I can feel it too....It's strong like you said but how can it be similar to mine I can't sence my own spiritual pressure" Said Shiki. "You're not suposed to you can only sence other spiritual pressures around you but never your own" Said Uryu as he ajusted his glasses. "We have to get to class so we should wait untill after school to check it out" Said Rukia. Everyone nodded their heads and headed into class.

A few hours later they headed off to lunch. "So Shiki tell us about that necklace" Asked Oriheme. "Now while......'you know who's' around" She said as she pointed at Chad without him noticing. "Ohhhh I get it....it's about 'him' isn't it" Said Oriheme. "I'm not sure but the symbol I have matches the tattoo he has....and yet I've had this necklace since long before I met you and the others" She whispered to Oriheme, Rukia, Sophie, and Tatsuke and showed them her necklace. Rukia examined the necklace closely. "This is very strange.....Shiki....Can you tell me how you got this necklace" She asked. "it's kind of a long story" She said. "I see.....Alright then Tell us after school alright......We can discuss it around the boys but don't show any of them that symbol got it" she exclaimed. Shiki noded her head. The Bell rang and they headed on to their fourth block classes. Shiki and Sophie to Chior, Yasutora to Weights, Oriheme, Rukia, Uryu, and Ichigo to math, and Tatsuke, Mizuro, and Keigo to art. "Alright class it's time for our Solo Tests is there anyone who would like to go first" Asked the sensei in the chior class. "I'll go Sensei" Said Sophie as she got up. "Alright Miss. Iwa The song you will be singing is 'Punk Rock Princess'" Said the sensei. "ALRIGHT" Said Sophie. After when her song was over she sat back down at her spot at the risers. "Alright Who would like to go ne- oh......Mr. Ganjou....I didn't hear you or your students come in" Said the teacher as she looked over at the door. Shiki looked over and seen Chad in his Gym Weights uniform and blushed madly then looks off to the side. "Ohhh who you got your eye on shiks" Asked Sophie as she elbowed her. She looked at her. "N-no one" She lied. "Whatever" Said Sophie as she rolled her eyes. "Alright if anyone isn't volunteering I guess I'll pick the next singer......................Miss. Shirourufu why don't you go next your song shall be 'Birds'" She said as she looked at Shiki. "M-Me......O-okay" She said as she steped forward. "Good luck Shiki We're rooting for ya" Said Sophie. She looked at her and smiled as the song began then she looked at Chad and his classmates. When she had began to sing his eyes widened but hid them from his classmates with his bangs but blushed slightly. "Hey Yasutora Are you starting to get the hots for that girl" One of his classmates Wispered to him. "N-No....She just......has a good voice" He wispered back. "That's not how I'm seeing it I see you blushing like a cherry" He wispered. Chad blushed a little more then looked away from him looking at Shiki as she sang. He looked over at Sophie as she smiled at her. She looked at him the pointed at Shiki as she liped the words "Show off" as she pointed at her. Chad Nodded his head no then looked at Shiki and smiled slightly without anyone but the boy sitting next to him noticing. He looked at him then smiled. "He's really changed alot since the first time I met him. She's actually managed to make him smile somehow. This is the first time I've seen him act like this before" He thought to himself. When Shiki was done singing She went back to her spot at the risers. "Way to go Shiks I think you've made a cirtin someone speechless with that voice of yours" Said Sophie. "Yeah right I was so embarassed and nervous at the same time. I'm just glad that I got through the whole song without making any mistakes like I thought I would" She wispered. After all of the girls have sung their songs, the boys stood up. "Well thanks for letting us studdy your lovely girls Miss. Kyouwa but we should get back to weight lifting say thank you boys" said Mr. Ganjou. All the boys bowed and said thank you to Miss Kyouwa then headed out of the room and back to the gym.

"Alright boys I hope you all took some notes because does anyone know why we studied those girls as they took their solo test" Asked Mr. Ganjou. One of the boys raised his hand. "Is it to check them out" he asked as he elbowed one of his friends. "No you dumbass it was to study on what kind of music that gets us pumped up" Said the boy next to Chad. "That's correct Mr. Koiji it is to see what type of music gets you worked up and ready for the day" Said the sensei. "I alredy know mine and that's rap" Said the boy. "True but we need to know what everyone elses' type of music gets them worked up" Said the sensei. "I don't think Yasutora gets worked up on music but probibly a cirtin girl from that chior class" Said the boy as he and the others but Koiji laughed. Chad tenced up. "Alright that's enaugh I'm sure Yasutora has some type of music he likes don't you Yasutora" He said as he looked at him. he noded his head. "Soft music" He said. "Soft.....As in like luluby type of soft right" The sensei asked. He noded his head as he looked at him. "A strong man like you likes soft songs.......wow....that's unusual I thought for sure he would pick like pop or rock" Said the boy. "It's not that unusual Just Unexpected" Said Mr. Ganjou. "Oh How so Sensei" Asked Koiji. "Well some people like cirtin types of songs that we would never expect them to like Yasutora with soothing songs for example........Alright Enaugh talking and get back to lifting boys" He replied. "Yes sir" Everyone said. "So Tell me about that girl you were looking at Yasutora" Koiji asked. "I met her a couple of years ago" He said. "Aaaaand What's she like Come on there has to be something about her that makes you go head over heels for her" He asked. "What do you mean" He asked. "I saw you blushing. You were hiding your eyes as always but I know that they were wide that's for sure it's like you've never heard her sing before" He explained. "I haven't................that was the first time" he said. "But what I really wanna know is Who is she" He asked as he looked at him. "I'm not trying to steal your girl or anything I just wanna know a little about her" he asked. "Her name's......Shiki" He said as he thaught about her making himself blush slightly. "Shiki huh.....that doesn't really suit her but it's alright.......But How did you meet her" he said. "I met her through Ichigo He was friends with her longer then I have" He said as he looked at him. "Hmm.....interesting" He said. After school everyone walked home. "So Shiki what did your mom say about comeing with us for the festival" Oriheme asked. "that's right that's this weekend isn't it" Said Rukia. "My mom said it was ok as long as I stay close to everyone and Maria wants me to bring Alejandra with me too cause she wants to go. Man Mom's such a worry wort I mean last night when I had to use the sissors She was like 'be careful don't cut yourself' so I'm like 'I'm fine mom I'm friggin seventeen I can take care of myself' sheesh What's with her these days" She said. "She's just looking out for you" Chad said as Oriheme cheered. She looked up at him then looked down and smiled. "You're probibly right Tora She's just worried that I might get hurt........but come on She knows that I can take care of myself I've been practicing my fighting moves like Maria's been telling me plus the fact about babysitting Alejandra for her" She said as she looked at him. "There may be times where you might get hurt Shiki" Said Ichigo. "I know that's why I always have my guard up all the time" She replied. Just then she felt a hand on her sholder so she jumped.

"ALL the time huh more like never" Sophie's vopice was heard from behind them. She turned around. "Sophie how long have you been behind me" She asked. "The whole time I'm surprised that you didn't notice" She said. "I had a feeling that there was one more spiritual pressure around us But I never imagined it being so strong" Uryu thought. "Well gotta go guys I have to finish up some homework See ya" Said Oriheme as she ran down the street. Everyone waved at her Uryu looked at her. "I hope that girl doesn't run into anything like last week" He thought. Just then he saw her run into the pole as she looked back to wave back at them. "Thought too soon" He said as a sweat drop appeared behind his head then ran over to help her. "Hmm....I say those two make a good couple don't you think Shiks" Sophie said. "I dunno maybe" She replied. Sophie looked at her then Chad and smiled. "So are you goin to the festival this weekend you guys" She asked. "Well duh of corse we are we're probibly gonna go on saturday or sunday but I'm not sure about tonight" Said Shiki. "Are you guys gonna go together" She asked. "we're all why don't you join us what do you think boys" Said Shiki as she looked at Chad then ichigo. "Yeah come on Ichigo why don't she join us hey maybe Renji can come too" Asked Rukia. ".......Fiiiine" he said as he sighed. "But be sure to stay out of trubble got it Sophie" Shiki said. "I will don't worry about it" She replied as she turned down her street. "See yas" She said as she waved then ran to her house. Ichigo and Rukia turned on the next block. "I guess it's just you and me again huh Yasutora" She said. "You can call me Chad if you want.....Everyone else does" he said. "I like the name but....I wanna call you by the name your parents gave you Y'know........how bout this I'll give you your own nickname that only I will call you what do you say" She said as she looked at him. he blushed slightly as he turned his head to her. He noded his head. "it's up to you.............But didn't you already call me a nickname" He said. "Umm......I don't think I did............Did I" She asked. "You called me Tora earlier" He said. "Hmm.........Alright then that'll be your nickname that only I will give you" She said cheerfully. He smiled as he saw her jump up and down with joy. He put his hand on her head. "Alright that's enaugh jumping you might hurt yourself if you keep jumping at the height you're goin" He said as he stoped her from jumping and stroked her hair gently. She blushed as he stroked her hair and in embarassment. "S-Soo...What did you think of the Solo Tests today" She stampered. "You were great" He said. "I think I got a little too into it I'm so embarassed" She said as she blushed a little more. "Don't be....You did wonderful I'm sure you'll get an 'A'" he said.

He looked over to the side sencing a strong spiritual pressure nearby. "So you feel it too huh Tora....That spiritual pressure....or whatever Rukia called it" She said as she saw a hollow appear from the split in the sky. "What is that......It's ugly" She asked. "You mean.....You're able to see hollows as well as sencing spiritual pressure" Asked Yasutora. She noded her head. "I've been sencing them since I was ten but as for those hollows this is the first time I've seen one So far I've only seen ghosts with chains on their chests untill now" She explained. "Stay close to me" He said as he picked her up as the hollow was attacking her. 'Why's it attacking us" she asked. "Hollows attack people with strong spiritual pressure like you and me" He said as he put her down as his right arm formed his El Directo. Her eyes widened. "Y-Your arm........What are you" She asked. "I'm still human......Just with a special ability" He said as he gently moved her behind him. "Stay behind me" he said. "Tora I can help I've been practicing my moves now it's time to put them to the test" She said. "Normal attacks won't work on them you'll only get yourself killed" He said sounding a little worried. "I at least have to try" She said. He looked at her with one eye visable then looked down covering both his eyes. "I don't want you to get hurt" he said as he looked at the hollow then attacked it. "I don't want you to get hurt either....Tora" She thought to herself as she watched him fight the hollow. When the hollow was knocked out Chad looked at her as he saw a worried look in her eyes. She has seen some injuries on his face, arm, and chest. "Are you alright Shiki" He said as he looked at her. She noded her head. "but are YOU alright" She asked. He noded his head. "I'll be fine Shiki Don't worry about me" He said as he put his hand on her head. She looked at him worriedly. "Come on don't worry I'm used to this kind of stuff" He said as he smiled but then he senced that the hollow was attacking. he turned around as he looked at the size of the attack. His eyes widened. for some reason but he couldn't move his legs. It's as if they were pinned down. Shiki got infront of him as she spread her arms out facing tward the hollow's attack. "Shiki no" he said. "I won't let it hurt you anymore Tora" She said. he looked at her worriedly but hid it behind his bangs. The attack was coming closer and closer to them increasing its speed. She jumped on him. "GET DOWN" She said as she pushed him down backwards. as the attack increased its speed coming even closer to them.