Chapter 1

Anthem of the Angel

"W-were am I?'

Dull turquoise eyes slowly opened and looked around at the dark void that surrounded her. Her body seemed as if was floating as she slowly reached out but felt nothing.

'Why do I feel so cold? What happened?'

Soon a bright light appeared in front of her causing the young girl to flinch and shield her eyes. She soon feel unconscious again as the bright light surrounded her body.

Shakana quickly sat up gasping as she looked around at her surroundings. She was on a bench next to a street and it was early in the morning. Small puddles decorated the sidewalks and streets. She sighed as she ran a hand through her long black hair and closed her eyes to try and subside the sharp pain in her head.

"Fuck…." She cursed as she rubbed her forehead that was pounding. "What happened last night?"

She looked around again as she lowered her hand to her chest but paused as she felt something metal on her chest. She looked down and saw what looked like a chain attached to her chest. Her eyes widen as she held the half broken chain in her hand.

"W-what is this?" her thoughts were soon cut short as a familiar voice reached her ears. She quickly looked up and saw Abi caring blue moon roses and a small black jaguar plush, walking towards her with her boyfriend.

"Abi?" she slowly stood up from the bench and watched as the girl approached but instead of acknowledging her, they turned and stood in front of a pole.

"Hey! Seriously Abi?! You're really going to ignore me no-"Her turquoise eyes widen as she reached out to grab Abi's shoulders only to have her hand pass through her shoulder. She pulled her hand back and stared at it in shock. 'W-what's going on?'

"I'm so sorry….Shakana." Abi's voice whispered as if she were about to cry. Shakana looked up and watched as her friend kneeled down and placed the roses and the doll by the pole and began to cry.

"H-hey what the hell are you crying for?!"

"I shouldn't have fought with her…. Now she's gone." Her friend sobbed into her boyfriend's chest.

"What the hell are you talking about I'm right here damn it!" Shakana yelled as she reached out again but froze as images flashed through her mind. Her eyes widen as she remembered what had happened. Her hand clamped over her mouth as she stumbled back and began to shake.

'N-no… I-I can't be… it's not true.'

Shakana closed her eyes as tears fell down her cheeks as the memories continued. Once again she felt cold.

"Come on we should head back…"

"Ok…"

Shakana quickly opened her eyes as she saw them walking away.

"No wait!" she rushed after them and reached out to grab Abi's hand but failed as her own hand slipped through her friends. She then stumbled back again and lowered her head as her body shook as the other two walked away. Shakana stared blankly at the ground unmoving.

"Why….. Why me?" she whispered. She slowly raised a hand to her face and wiped away the tears. Slowly she turned and looked back at the pole and slowly walked towards it. Kneeling down in front of the pole she picked up the stuffed animal and stood. After a while she slowly turned and began to walk the other way. She wondered around for what seemed like hours to where ever her feet lead her to. Finally she stopped in front of a house that was empty and had caution tape on the door. Her blank eyes stared at the house before slowly walking towards it. Slowly she reached out and touched the door.

'How…. Why did this happen to me?' she thought to herself as her had slowly slipped through the door. Pulling her hand away she stepped back and looked down at the plushy as an empty feeling filled her chest. Suddenly she was snapped out of her trance as she heard a scream and a loud familiar eerie roar.

"That sound…" she quickly turned around and saw a loud cloud of smoke towards the park. Glaring, she put the plushy in her pocket and quickly ran towards the park. As she got closer she felt a shiver run down her back again. Skidding to a stop she saw a little boy with a terrified look on his face as he back away. Approaching the boy was the same creature that had attacked her but something was different it looked like the skull face mask was coming apart. The boy let out another scream as the creature rushed at him. Cursing Shakana quickly picked up a rock and threw it at the monster.

"Hey dip shit over here!" she shouted at the monster as the rock hit it in the head causing it to look over at her. Her eyes widen as she saw a human looking face behind the parted mask. His eyes were glaring at her as he let out a low growl. "Why don't you pick on someone your own size asshole!"

"You. You'll pay for that wench!" it spoke with a hiss as it turned towards her.

Shakana smirked as she looked at the boy that seemed to also have a chain on his chest. "Oi kid get out of here and get help ok?!"

"B-but..."

"Just do it kid! I got this asshole…" she said as she glared at the monster again.

"O-ok..." the boy quickly ran off without a second glance as the creature let out a laugh and looked at his new prey.

"You really think you can fight me? You're nothing but a human soul!" He laughed.

"And you're a dip shit for underestimating me I got away from you once I can do it again!" she smirked. "I'm a lot faster than you."

At this the creature began to laugh as it disappeared in a flash and appeared behind her, her eyes widen as she looked behind her.

"That's were your wrong girl…"

Before she could react she went flying into a tree. She cursed as she flinched from the pain and glares at the creature who was laughing.

"Shut up you asshole I wasn't ready yet." She snapped as she slowly got up and glared at the monster.

"You're an idiot if you think you can beat me!" he glared. "I've had enough of your games girl!"

Shakana quickly raised her arms in defense preparing for the attack as he rushed at her letting out a roar. Just as he was about to attack a black portal ripped opened in front of her.

"What the hell?" Her eyes widen as it swallow her in. Soon darkness consumed her as she was dragged into the portal and heard the shout of the monster before it closed behind her.

"No!" the monster shouted as it lunged at the portal in attempt to catch his prey but it was too late. The portal closed before him and the girl was gone.

"Damn it!" He roared in anger causing the ground to shake beneath him.

Meanwhile in Hueco Mundo. Aizen sat in his spot at the head of the meeting table of the espadas as servants brought tea to everyone. It had be two weeks since he left the Soul Society along with Gin and Tousen. His brown eyes looked around at everyone as he smirked.

"Now that everyone has their tea, let's begin shall we?"

((Note: This will take place before Nel loses her power. Also yes the title is from Breaking Benjamin I was listening to the song while writing this chapter. Please review!))