Inspired by a scene from a Super Smash Bros fanfic I read, In Effect Mode by Afro_Thunder Sonic is chilling on the rooftop, watching the sunrise and listening to some jazz when he gets a surprise visitor—Zelda, who he's had a crush on for quite some time. He chats with her while trying not to be obvious about his crush, even as she seems more aware of it than he hoped...

Sonic's characterization felt really sincere, especially since I see him as someone who has trouble expressing his messier feelings. This fic is responsible for setting me off on the crack to genuine pipeline for this ship. I highly recommend it!