Epilogue: The True Plans

The sun rose over the horizon, bringing a new day for the people of Mobius. Sonic the Hedgehog smiled as he ran to Tails's workshop. He skidded to a halt when he arrived at the porch and knocked on the door, awaiting his friend to answer.

A month had passed since Sonic and Spider-Man defeated the Goblin King and Eggman and Sonic and his friends went back to Mobius. Tikal and Chaos went back to the Master Emerald and G.U.N. HQ was finally rebuilt. Sonic had been searching to see if Eggman had returned, but had no luck.

After a moment, the door creaked opened, revealing the two-tailed fox covered in oil. "Oh, hey Sonic!"

Sonic waved. "Hey, buddy. I take it you were working on the Tornado?"

The fox smiled. "I was, but then I decided to get back to working on the portal."

On the table lied a small device with wires sticking out and metal plates around it, "This warp device will allow us to go back to Peter's world. It should be finished in about a month maybe less."

"Did the emeralds help at all?"

Tails nodded. "Yeah. I was able to create a link between our worlds thanks them and from the residue energy from Doctor Strange's spell thanks to them. As I said, I'm hoping to get it finished soon."

The hedgehog gave him a thumbs up. "With your genius, I'm sure you will. Anyway, I just came here to relax. I haven't spotted Eggman since we sent him through the vortex with Goblin a month ago."

Tails chuckled. "It's a good thing. It allows us to just relax and I can focus on the Warp Device."

"You do that, little buddy. I'll be here if you need help." Sonic responded before lying on the sofa.

Spider-Man crawled through the window of the empty room, wanting to meet with Madame Web. "Welcome, Spider-Man." the psychic greeted the hero.

"You can probably guess why I'm here, M-Dubs."

Madame Web smiled. "Yes. To see how Sonic is doing on Mobius. They're still connected to you through the Great Web and I can see their world if I want."

Behind her, the strands of webbing shifted from images of Spider-Man and Spider-Women from different universes to images from Mobius. "As you can see, the hedgehog and his friends are enjoying a time of peace without Eggman. As of now, young Miles is building a portal back to this world."

Spider-Man nodded. "That's good. I just wish they could see and come to this world also."

Cassandra replied. "The rift between dimensions is still open, Peter. There may be a chance for the Mobians and this world to cross once more. Hopefully, without such harsh repercussions. For now, I only have the power to open windows between our worlds, only being observers and not visitors."

Peter grinned. "Thanks Madame Web. In the meantime, I have a city to protect and villains to annoy." he shot a web-strand out the window with that remark and swung out. "Man, not even Strange or Web can open a portal back. Huh. Maybe we'll meet again in the future."

"Ow... Wh-what happened...?"

Eggman grabbed his head and kneeled. When the doctor opened his eyes, all he saw was white, which troubled him. "Oh no... I can't be back here!"

"So you finally awoke," a familiar voice started to speak. Eggman turned to see Norman Osborn with his arms crossed, drained of his power and out of costume. "This place looks familiar, doesn't it doctor?"

"Grr... This is all your fault! We had Sonic and Spider-Man on the ropes, but of course you had to play god and ruin the opportunity!" Eggman yelled in annoyance.

"As if you haven't played god before, Eggman!" Norman spat back, pointing an accusing finger at the scientist.

'Gentlemen, calm down.' a calm voice spoke.

Purple smoke appeared in front of the two villains, all they could see was a purple orb taking shape in front of them.

"Eh? Who are you?" Eggman asked.

'Sorry for my sudden appearance. My name is Mephiles the Dark. You know, I have to thank you doctor. If it wasn't for you using the Time Eater, I wouldn't have a chance to get back at Sonic.'

"You know Sonic?" Osborn asked.

Mephiles slowly turned his head. "Yes, Osborn."

Norman's eyes widened. "How do you know me!?"

'I have been watching you all, pulling the strings. I am a being that shouldn't exist, but thanks to Eggman using the Time-Eater to go back in time, I have been fully brought back. I have been watching here, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.'

Mephiles hovered around Osborn. 'And the rift through multiple worlds have opened up because of that. Your world intrigued me, Osborn. I felt that having your world involved can help me with my endgame. For you see, Earth inspired me to move forth with my revenge in a different way.'

"Your endgame?"

Mephiles quietly laughed. 'Yes, but in order to do that I need time and resources. We need four more members for my Sinister Six. My power is slowly coming to me, so I cannot go into the physical world myself just yet. I can only manipulate from here in the White World.'

"Sinister Six, huh?" Norman repeated. "I take it you're not on it..."

'No... I cannot be, anyway. I can't be out on the frontlines until the time is right, but in exchange for helping me, I can give you the chance to end Sonic and Spider-Man yourselves if the chance comes up. I seek destruction of all worlds, but those two might get in the way. Moreso than any other hero from Earth. I require your assistance if I were to succeed.'

Eggman and Norman pondered for a minute. If they listen to Mephiles, they can end their enemies once and for all, but Mephiles seeked destruction of all worlds, something they don't want. But if done right, they could take control right under his nose.

"Fine." the two said.

'Very well. Eggman, I will send you back to your old base to begin my next plan. And Osborn, we will get you your old tech and weapons. Phase one shall begin soon. We need a distraction and I have two in mind for the next members of my Sinister Six.'