Cold.

I can feel.

Pine.

I can smell.

Waves.

I can hear.

Shivering.

I can move?

Am I alive? Does heaven smell like pine trees and sound like I'm lying by a lake?

Wait...

A lake.

I remember a lake.

And air.

Had I been falling towards a lake?

Pain. I could feel pain. I hit the lake hard.

Heaven doesn't hurt though, does it?

Could I still be alive?

I don't know.

I feel weighed down. I feel exhausted and it hurts to breathe. There's a throbbing sensation in my head and chest. I clench my jaw tightly and force my eyes open slowly.

Bad idea.

I shut them right away. It's too bright. Everything is too bright. Everything hurts.

"Good. You're not dead. I was afraid I'd have to bury you myself."

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AN;

And this, my friends and loyal readers, is the end of Silver & Gold.

This story originally started out as a fun pet project that grew into a serious book I had no idea I'd be able to create and finish with so many reads, votes, and comments. 

A special thank you to those who have spent the time to comment on my chapters, lighting up my day each time I get the chance to read through them. It's what really keeps me going. Thank you also to you silent readers and voters as well. I would not be here without each and every single one of my readers.

There is a sequel, Platinum, which follows CA: Civil War

Don't miss out! There are 2 one-shots that follow this chapter.