Five years...

…it's Shadow's nineteenth and he's still wondering why he has a motorbike license. Sapphire and Bernadette are waiting in the kitchen for Shadow. He then comes downstairs.

"Right, so mom. Why do I have a motorbike license?" Shadow asks, confused

"You'll find out later. Find that black leather jacket of yours and sort yourself out; your quills are a mess." Sapphire informs, instructing

Shadow then goes to his bedroom and searches for his black leather jacket, to find it in the wardrobe but more his size.

"Wait, this was smaller. Hold on…" Shadow says to himself

Briefly shaking his head, he grabs some more clothes and gets ready in the bathroom. He's soon out of the bathroom, dressed and in his jacket. He goes into his bedroom and notices black leather gloves on his desk. Bewildered, he puts them on and finds them comfortable. Sapphire and Bernadette are in the upstairs hallway, listening in.

"How long will it take for him to catch on?" Bernadette whispers, asking

"Until later, I hope. Sonic's the one who's bringing the surprise." Sapphire whispers back

Shadow then hears whispering and goes out of his bedroom, to notice Sapphire and Bernadette seemingly sneaking around.

"Mom, Bernadette? What are you doing?" Shadow asks

"Oh, nothing. Just go and eat something, if you haven't already." Sapphire responds

Shrugging it off, Shadow heads downstairs to the lounge and starts texting Sonic.

Shadow: Hey, bae. ❤

Sonic: Hey Shadsie, happy bday. ❤❤

Shadow: Thanks, Sonikku. What's with your mom?

Sonic: You'll find out later, beau. 😉

Shadow: Y'all are hiding something from me.

Sonic: What makes you think that? 🤔

Shadow: Hmm, I wonder. I hope it's something nice. 😃

Sonic: Oh, it will be. But surprises are there for a reason. 😉✨

Shadow: Ooh, I'm liking this. I'll wait 'til later then, just for you. 🥰

Sonic: Okay, see you later baby. 😘

Shadow: Laters, bae. 😊

Shadow then closes his texts and listens to music. After a couple of hours…

"Shadow, let's head into town." Sapphire calls out

'Going to town? This isn't like mom…' Shadow thinks to himself

Sapphire and Shadow head out to the car and head into town. As for Sonic and Bernadette, they get to Sapphire's garage, with Shadow's birthday present.

"Sonic, how did you find the money for this?" Bernadette asks

"I had some help from Sapphire's friends. Anyway, we need to get this into the garage." Sonic informs

Bernadette opens the garage door and Sonic wheels the present into the garage.

"So, tell me. Why did you get Shadow a motorcycle?" Bernadette asks

"He told me that he wishes that he could have the wind blowing through his quills on the city roads, with high adrenaline." Sonic answers

"That's why he's got a motorcycle license."

"Yeah, but I don't wanna ruin the surprise. I wanna see his face when he gets this."

"You've done so well for Shadow over these five years. I didn't expect you to get him a motorcycle."

"He's made me happy since we were five, it's worth me returning the favour. Plus, I love him so much."

"I know you do, I'm proud of you sweetie."

"Thanks mom. Don't you need to inform Sapphire?"

"Oh, yes I do. Although, I've gotta say this garage is huge."

"I know right, just tell Sapphire already. Sticks will be in here any minute."

"Wait, Sticks is here?"

"Yeah, Sticks and Amy have been out all day and she's brought Amy back for Shadow's birthday."

Bernadette texts Sapphire, informing her that Shadow's present is waiting in the garage. As for Sapphire, she receives the text and turns to Shadow.

"C'mon Shads, we need to get home." Sapphire informs

"Aren't you gonna take your shopping though; why do you need so much stuff?" Shadow asks

"It's only eight bags full. Alright, I'll take half, you take the other half. Let's get to the car and go home."

Sapphire and Shadow take the shopping and put it in the car boot. The mother-son duo then get in the car and drive home. As for Sonic, he notices the garage door open.

"Mom, you didn't shut the garage door."

Bernadette nods and shuts the garage door. Soon after, Sapphire and Shadow arrive home, collecting the shopping and going inside to the kitchen.

"Are you alright, mom? You're not yourself." Shadow asks

"I'm perfectly fine, why'd you ask?" Sapphire responds

"Okay, if you say so."

Shadow then heads to the lounge, to be stopped.

"Wait, come with me; but close your eyes."

Shadow follows the given instruction and Sapphire guides him to the garage, to see Sonic, Bernadette, Sticks and Amy waiting. Then...

"Three... two... one..." Sapphire say out

Soon the lights turn on.

"Happy birthday, Shadow!" Everyone calls

Shadow then opens his eyes, seeing the motorbike and getting speechless, noticing his emblem on either side of the bike. Then...

"Woah, who got this? It's amazing!" Shadow asks, reacting

"I did, with some help." A voice says

Sonic then goes round to Shadow, earning a tight hug.

"But, why this?"

"One, it explains the motorbike license. Two, you once said you wanted to have the wind blow through your quills, on the city roads with high adrenaline. Plus, you've been so good to me since we were small, I wanted to return the favour."

Shadow then kisses Sonic, stroking his quills. Sonic rubs Shadow's side, causing him to lower his ears. The two then part for air.

"Thank you so much, baby. I love you, Sonikku."

"I love you two, Shadow-kun. Now, how about a test ride? You're taking front seat."

"Am I allowed to take passengers?"

"Don't worry Shads. I thought about that before you took your lessons."

"Wait, I'm allowed to take passengers?"

"That's right, baby. Now, the test ride."

"Erm, the front is facing towards the inside of the house." Amy informs

Sonic and Bernadette notice, they turn the bike around and open the garage door. Shadow then gets on the seat, signalling Sonic to join him.

"C'mon babe, let's ride." Shadow encourages

Sonic then joins Shadow, holding onto him tight. Sapphire gives Shadow the key to the ignition.

"Shads, don't forget the key." Sapphire informs

Shadow takes the key and starts the ignition.

"Have a nice ride, you two." Bernadette says

"Thanks, Bernadette." Shadow responds

"Thanks, mom." Sonic responds

"See ya later, bro." Sticks says

"Laters, sis. Ready babe?"

"More than ready." Sonic responds

Shadow then revs up and rides out of the garage. The two hedgies are soon out riding, as the wind blows through their quills.

"This feels... amazing!" Sonic calls

"Yes, it does. Thanks for this, Sonic." Shadow responds

"You're welcome, you deserve it."

The two continue their test ride; two hours later, they return to the garage and go into the lounge, to notice lots of food set out on different plates for Shadow's birthday. Silver looks up and notices the pair.

"Hey, boys. Nice seeing you again." Silver greets

"Silver? What're you doing here?" Sonic asks

"I've been here, helping Sapphire get the lounge ready."

"Hey, so have we." Rouge and Knuckles say in unison

"Knucks? What are you doing here?" Shadow asks

"Well, this beauty right next to me insisted that I'd join her." Knuckles answers

"Babe, first I insisted; then I encouraged you saying, 'consider it a date then'." Rouge responds

"When did you two start dating?" Sonic asks, curious

"After Knuckie here left school, I brought up the courage to break up with Lewis, for real. After getting over that jerk, Knucks came to me and asked me out."

"Of course, who wouldn't say yes to this gemstone?" Knuckles adds on

"That's true. Also, we got to know each other better and became inseparable ever since."

Knuckles then whispers something in Rouge's ear, making her blush. Rouge does a small squeal as Knuckles grabs her ass and tugs her tail.

"Not here, Knuckie."

"I could take you home, if you want."

Knuckles then winks at Rouge, making her blush harder.

"Get a room, you two!" Bernadette teases, calling out

"You can't talk, babe. We're exactly the same; so are the girls and guys." Sapphire makes her comeback

Sapphire then winks, doing the same as Knuckles. Soon, the room is in a fit of laughter. After a while, everyone sits down to eat; Knuckles on one side eating as much as possible, Sapphire on the other side looking around the room, confused at what's going on. As for Sonic, he's in Sapphire's bedroom looking through her dresses, to find one he likes. A short, blue dress with a dainty crystal belt. He changes into it and twirls around, liking the dress.

As for Shadow, he notices that Sonic isn't in the lounge and goes to search for him. Shadow finds Sonic in Sapphire's bedroom, twirling in one of Sapphire's favourite dresses.

"Hey there, beautiful." Shadow greets, catching Sonic's attention

Sonic stops and sees Shadow, freezing and blushing. Shadow approaches Sonic, hugging him and kissing his forehead.

"You look amazing, Sonikku."

"Thanks, Shadow-kun. You look amazing, too."

Shadow blushes as he looks into Sonic's eyes. Soon, Sapphire enters the room.

"Hello, boys. I wondered where you went." Sapphire greets, catching the boys' attention

Shadow and Sonic notice Sapphire, quickly separating.

"Boys, you know that doesn't bother me. Wait, is that my dress?"

"Umm... yes, it is." Sonic responds

Sapphire looks, admiring the way it looks on Sonic and blushing. Then...

"You can have it; I've been meaning to get rid of some of these dresses anyway."

"Really?"

"Sure, it's obvious that you've fallen in love with it; plus I've got the same dress but in red."

"But weren't you given this by one of your friends?" Shadow asks

"Yeah, but she gave me the red one as well. Plus, I like the red one a lot more."

Sonic then remembers something...

"Oh, I've got some nice pumps that would go well with this. Shadow, could you take me to my house?" Sonic requests

"Sure, hold on to me." Shadow responds

Shadow grabs a pair of Sapphire's pumps as Sonic holds onto him. Shadow, with Sonic, Chaos Controls to Sonic's house. Sonic races upstairs to search for his pumps.

'Oh, where are they?' Sonic thinks

Shadow the sneaks into the lounge, leaving the pair of pumps on the coffee table as he leaves the room. Sonic then comes downstairs and goes into the lounge, noticing Sapphire's pumps on the coffee table.

"Hmm? What are these doing here?" Sonic asks

Then...

"Surprise!" Shadow calls out, spooking Sonic

"Could you please stop doing that?"

"Sorry, couldn't help it."

"It's alright, what're your mom's pumps doing here?"

"I kinda took them from her closet."

"Your mom's gonna be so mad at you."

"No, she won't; I have my... charms let's say."

"Shadow!"

Soon, Sapphire Chaos Controls to Shadow's location; recognising her pumps in Sonic's hands.

"Shadow, what are my new pumps doing here?" Sapphire asks, unimpressed

Shadow turns around noticing Sapphire's arms crossed.

"I was... looking for pumps for Sonic." Shadow answers, nervously

"Could I please have them back?"

Sonic hands the pumps over to Sapphire.

"Now, tell me. Why are my pumps here?"

"I came here to look for my own and found them on the coffee table." Sonic responds

"I brought them here for Sonic, since he was struggling to find his own." Shadow responds

"You mean, these pumps?"

Sapphire holds up a pair of pumps and Sonic recognises them.

"Wait, where were they?" Sonic asks

"They were in the lounge, nearest the shoe cabinet. You left them there when you stayed over last week. Here you are."

Sonic reluctantly takes the pumps back.

"Thanks, Sapphire."

"It's alright. Luckily, Bernadette recognised them before I went to put them with mine."

Sonic blushes, for Shadow to notice.

"You're not good at hiding the girly things, are you babe?" Shadow asks

"It seems not. But I'm not gonna judge, I'm into more masculine things myself. So, I'm fine with it." Sapphire responds

"Is mom fine with it?" Sonic asks

"She didn't catch on until she recognised your pumps at our house. Bernadette was asking me all sorts of questions about cross-dressing and I took her to my own closet, filled with the men's clothes. That's when she started understanding what cross-dressing meant."

"Wait, that's what I'm doing?"

"Yeah, but don't you enjoy it?" Shadow answers, asking

"I've just started; I must say, I'm starting to like it. It brings out the me I never knew I had."

"It won't be long before makeup will catch your attention." Sapphire responds

"Wait, what's makeup?"

"Y'know, the stuff on the girls' faces that you used to see at school?" Shadow asks

"Yeah."

"That's makeup."

Sonic then blushes, remembering when he used to admire the makeup on the girls' faces. Shadow notices.

"Are you alright?"

"I remember admiring what was on the girls' faces, the looks they'd achieved."

"Looks like someone's into makeup and they didn't know it!" Sapphire announces

"Mom!" Shadow calls out

"What? At least it gives me someone to give all my unused makeup to."

"Anyway, we'd better get back home."

Sonic holds onto Shadow as the two boys and Sapphire travel back home. Shadow walks downstairs to the lounge, to notice Sapphire and Sonic not joining him.

"Are you coming?" Shadow asks

"We'll be down soon." Sapphire answers

"Okay, see you in a bit."

Shadow goes downstairs as Sonic is confused at what's happening.

"Why are we still up here?" Sonic asks

"Firstly, here are your pumps."

Sonic takes his pumps back.

"Secondly, I've got something to show you. Follow me."

Sonic follows the instruction, to see a large makeup chest, open on the dressing table. Falling in love with the chest, Sonic goes ahead of Sapphire, for her to notice.

"You like the chest then."

"Of course, I do. Erm… how do I use it?"

"Don't worry, your first makeover's on me. I'll help you find someone to teach you makeup techniques."

Sapphire then starts giving Sonic his makeover, with eyeliner, eyeshadow and lip gloss. Sonic then looks in the mirror, loving his new look.

"This is... amazing! Thank you, Sapphire." Sonic says, hugging Sapphire's side

"You're welcome. Now, you've got a boyfriend to impress." Sapphire responds

Sapphire then goes downstairs, for Sonic to reluctantly follow. The pair reach the lounge, for Sonic to hide near the doorframe.

"Hey, mom. Where's Sonic?" Shadow and Sticks ask

"Oh, he's coming. Hold up." Sapphire responds

Sapphire then looks round the doorframe, for Sonic to look at her nervously.

"Are you ready?" Sapphire asks

"Yeah, I guess so..." Sonic quietly answers

"Alright guys, he's nervous so don't get too excited. Presenting, Sonic the Hedgehog!" Sapphire announces

Everyone then looks towards the door as Sonic enters, on cue. Everyone looks at Sonic, in awe as Shadow goes to him.

"You look stunning, bae." Shadow compliments, kissing Sonic's cheek

"Thanks, Shadsie. I'd say the same about you, only you've been wearing that all day. Not that I don't like it, or you don't look nice. Of course---" Sonic compliments

Sonic is interrupted as Shadow kisses his lips and takes his hands, stroking them with his thumbs. The two hedgies then part for air.

"Later, do you wanna take this upstairs?" Shadow whispers, asking

Sonic then blushes, biting his lip. Sapphire and Bernadette quickly notices.

"Boys, not tonight or here." Sapphire and Bernadette say in unison

"How did you hear me?"

"It's obvious what you want, considering that I'm guessing you've heard about how good birthday sex is." Silver answers

Shadow is quickly silenced and blushing, as his words are shut down by Silver. Flustered, Shadow invites Sonic into the room. After a few hours, the party ends, and everyone goes home. As for Sonic and Shadow, they're in the lounge, spending time together. Shadow is leaning on Sonic's shoulder.

"Thanks for this, Sonikku. I've enjoyed today." Shadow says

"You're welcome babe, don't forget to thank Sapphire. None of this would've been possible without both the garage and lounge."

"I'll thank her tomorrow. But first, I've got something I wanna do to you that I'm---"

Sonic then takes his chance and takes Shadow's bottom clothes off, playing with his balls. Sonic soon starts licking Shadow's balls, unknowingly kick-starting Shadow's desires and taking him by surprise.

"Like that, huh?" Sonic teases

Shadow is quickly a blushing mess, unable to speak as Sonic then kisses him on the lips. Shadow then pins Sonic to the couch, taking him by surprise.

"Ooh, fighting back. I like it." Sonic praises

"Oh, I'm not done yet!" Shadow responds

"Boys, I hope you're not doing it." Sapphire informs, as if to kill the mood

"We're not, mom." Shadow responds, slightly defeated

"Alright, goodnight boys."

Sapphire then goes to bed.

"We'd better turn in as well." Sonic advises

"Alright, do you wanna join me?" Shadow asks

"You go in alone; I don't want us to wake anyone up and have the girls come barging in."

"Okay, sleep well then."

"Same to you, babe."

Shadow kisses Sonic's forehead and then goes upstairs to bed. Ending the story on a positive note.