The moment you lay eyes on this picture you are absolutely impressed. The colors used go perfectly with the theme, they are dark and gloomy but the image does not get lost. On the contrary, the highlights you added are perfect, it gives the feeling that he is 'going towards the light'. The background is very interesting, but it doesn't take away the focus from Szayel. The pose is very impacting too. It is very dramatic, making you empathize with him.

But what I liked the most of this drawing is the impact the meaning has. It kind of makes you see things through his point of view, and whether you like this character or not it makes you wish he doesn't die. In your drawing you make him appear powerful even when falling, which makes it even more believable that he will NOT die.

Very good job, keep that up.