This is really not how I originally thought up the end of the story. Shadow wasn't really in it, it wasn't at Eggman's base, etc. But I like the way it's turning out, don't you?
What have I done? I never thought I could stoop so low. When I first decided to try and conquer the world, not destroy it like my predeccessors, I thought it would be easy. I was proven wrong. When I was turned into an animal, I thought I could easily dispose of Sonic and friends. I am seeing the truth. no matter how much of me is metal, I still do not have it in me to kill purposely. The difference between me and my father is that he could do that, but he died. I cannot...but I won't let that stop me from succeeding.
I look over at my captives. Shadow, trying not to faint. He will soon, though. My arm-cannon is strong, but it also is proggrammed like a tranquillizer dart. If the victim doesn't die, they're unconcious. That way, Shadow will not be a burden. I look over at Scorge. The young child is staring at the floor, silent. The boy that had been so eager to defeat me a few days ago, now too scared to say anything. If Sonic were in this condition, would he act the same way?
Finally, I bring myself to look at Eno. He's lying on the ground. It almost looks as if he's dead. Various parts are encased in metal, including both arms, and the lower half of his face. He's no longer a hedgehog, but not a robot. He's a freakish hybrid, just like me. Unlike him, I always knew I didn't belong. I knew that I could find a way to fix myself eventually. He doesn't have that. When I invented the roboticizer, I did not want this. Now I have to deal with the consequences.
"Grab a hold of yourself," says a voice inside of me. "It doesn't matter who falls, or what happens. Just as long as you rid of Sonic, and succeed in building your empire. You've come this far, you can't turn back." I pull myself together, agreeing with this thought. I must not fail, unlike my fathers before me. I see a blue streak come through the door. Sonic has arrived, along with Amy.
"So I see this is what Blaze meant," Sonic says. "You were Eggman the whole time, Buster!"
"So you finally figured it out," I say. "But it's too late for your friends." I motion towards Shadow and Eno, both of which are now unconcious. Sonic looks disgusted, Amy stifles a gasp. I grin, though it's mainly to convince myself.
"You monster!" Amy yells. "How could you do this?"
"Same way I'll do Scorge," I say. "Sonic, I'm giving you a choice. Scorge is in my hands, there's nothing you can do to free him. Either you die, and he becomes my slave, or the other way around. If you don't pick, or try to save your son, then I will blow the city sky high!" Sonic stares at me in horror, along with Amy. I can hear Scorge in his cage, trying not to cry. But I don't even care any more. After what has happened, killing someone is no problem. We all wait in silence, as I wait for Sonic to respond.
"Well?" I ask. "Have you decided?" Sonic stares at me, sorrow in his eyes, but he's not crying. At least, not on the outside.
"I decided," Sonic says, "If I have to pick, then I will become the robot. I can't let my son become your slave, and live in a world like the one you'll make." I can hear Scorge crying behind me. To be honest, I feel like crying too. To give up the life of a child, a son, so he wouldn't have to live in such a horrible world...such a thing really takes a lot.
"Eggman," Amy says, "you don't have to do this. Don't you remember what it was like being Buster? To actually be able to go somewhere without people fearing you? To have someone who'll talk to you, even though you're different? Just stop this, and you can keep that." At this point, a true villian will just laugh. Boast about how nothing can stop them now. How resistance is futile. But I am not a true villian.
"Sonic, Amy," I say. "You never will understand what it's like. What it's like to come so far, and wanting to stop. I've come so far, most would say I can't quit. Are you saying, that after all I have done, I could just quit? Die off, and live a normal life? A villian can never be normal. They can pretend, but nothing can change the things they've done." I stare into their eyes, searching for some sense of understanding.
"A hero can never be normal either," Sonic says. "but please, don't do this. Unlike you, I have intentionally killed before. I know you know it was me who killed your father. Even though I was Super Sonic then, and I wasn't exactly sane, I still feel bad about it. I wouldn't want anyone to feel the same way. Not even you." He's right. I am not my father. Even if Sonic killed him, I can't bring myself to take revenge.
"The only thing lower than a villian," I say, "is a person who kills without remorse. I will not take that path. It's only one step down, but that doesn't mean I have to take it. And I apologize for my crimes. Tell them, Scorge, Shadow, and Eno, that I'm sorry. Especially Eno." I turn to leave, bekoning my robots to follow. I look back at my nemesis, one last time.
"But mark my words," I say, "Even if I can't kill you, I will come back, and make my empire!"
"Sounds like a plan to me," Sonic says happily, giving me a smile. I smile back, and walk away. I will never stoop this low again.
Months have passed now. Things are almost back to normal, including my new base. I still haven't been able to turn myself back to normal, but I know I will eventually. For now, I am running to my escape area, as Sonic and his friends once again foil my plans. I hop into my new escape plane, my robots counting down until we leave. I'm about to shut my window, when I see some of the animals enter the room. One of them is Eno, who's joined Sonic and friends. Except for his robotic limbs, like my own, I think he's still the same hedgehog I knew.
"You're too late to catch me," I say, "and you never will! I'll be back!" The plane is just about ready to leave.
"We'll get you next time," Sonic says. I nod in reply.
"And Eno, I-" I'm about to apologize, when the escape plane takes off. Here I go again, once again foiled. Oh well, maybe one day, I can finally apologize.
"Where to, Dr. Eggman?" my robots ask.
"How about the Nocturne Mountains?" I say. The robots nod, as they speed off in that direction. As we fly away, I'm almost certain I see someone waving at my plane.
The End! I hope you all enjoyed it! Yes, there will be more stories to come. If you have any ideas or comments, feel free to say. Until next time, sayanora!