Chapter Three: Eggman's Retirement

Eggman slowly walked towards everyone. Everyone then noticed him, and then Sonic stood in front of him.

"What is it this time, Eggman?" Sonic asked. Eggman then all of a sudden took off the bolts from his head, and then took his glasses off. Sonic got concerned.

"Eggman?" Sonic called. Eggman looked at Sonic directly in his eyes, and then extended his hand towards Sonic.

"Thank you, Sonic." Eggman said. Sonic was confused.

"What are you thanking me for?" Sonic asked.

"Thank you for helping me see the light. And congratulations on winning the Sonic vs Eggman war." Eggman replied. Sonic was stunned, but curious.

"What do you mean?" Sonic asked.

"Well, do you remember the day I kidnapped Amy? And what you have told me that day?" Eggman asked.

(Flashback)

"No, please! Take it easy, Sonic! Please, don't hurt me! Look, I'll let Amy go!" Eggman pleaded, as he pressed the button in his pocket, and the claw puts Amy down. "Now, please let bygones be bygones?!"

"Thanks for letting Amy go, but Eggman, you're missing out the point in this!" Sonic yelled. Eggman was confused.

"What do you mean, Sonic? I let Amy go, what more do you want from me?!" Eggman asked. Sonic then calmed himself down.

"The point is Eggman, why do you keep doing this to yourself? Why do you insist on trying to defeat me, when every time, I am always victorious in the end? This is just the same old joke that's been going on for years, and I've had enough!" Sonic snapped. Eggman was now gob smacked. Could Sonic be right about all of this?

"Let me list them for you real quick. You've enslaved animals and turned them into robots, you've tampered with time, you've tricked Knuckles to make him think that I was evil, you've destroyed many cities and forests, you've revived Chaos, you've started up the Eclipse Cannon, I could go on all day!" Sonic said with an annoyed voice.

"So the games up, Eggman! You may as well give up, because you have never stood a chance against me! It does not matter what you do or say any more! There's no point on continuing with this war! Because I always win!" Sonic finished. After that, his fur turned back into cobalt blue.

"I guess my work here's done. Goodbye, Eggman." Sonic quietly said, as he walked away from Eggman. Eggman could not say a word, he now feels defenceless.

(End of Flashback)

"I was meant to be the one to shoot you. But after what you've told me, I didn't have the heart to do it. Because I knew you were right. There's no use fighting this pointless war any more. Because not only are you strong, but you've gained power from something very powerful. The power of love for Amy." Eggman finished.

"Wow, Eggman. I never thought..." Sonic started.

"No Sonic. It's OK. That's why I thank you, for helping me see through that. Plus, after seeing how far you're willing to go for vengeance, I am not having that again. I'm very sorry that Amy was shot by Scourge, but I never wanted that to happen." Eggman stated.

"So, are you going to shake my hand, Sonic? End this war for good? Become friends from here on out?" Eggman asked.

Sonic thought for a second, and looked at Eggman's hand. Sonic then slowly extended his hand, and aimed it towards Eggman. Then, he finally shook his hand.

"You're very welcome, Eggman. And don't worry about Scourge. He's history." Sonic smiled. Eggman smiled back.

"Thank you, Sonic! And now my announcement. From this day on, I am now officially retiring from world domination!" Eggman announced. Everyone else cheered.

"But what will you do now? Your robots and everything?" Amy asked. Eggman chuckled.

"Not to worry. I'll still build those. But this time, I'm building ones to help build children's hospitals, and many other sources of helping others, like all of you do for other people." Eggman replied.

"Wow! Really?" Tails asked in surprise.

"Yes, Tails. Well, I'd best be off. Don't want those poor children to suffer now. Farewell, everyone! Until next week!" Eggman said. Everyone said 'Goodbye Eggman!', as Eggman flew away in his ship.

"Well, I guess we should make our way home. What do you say?" Sonic stated. Everyone agreed.

Tails spent the night at Cream's house, Shadow and Rouge went back home, Knuckles and Tikal went home, and Sonic spent the night at Amy's house. Meanwhile, with Dr. Eggman.

"Helping to make the world a better place for them. It's what my Grandfather would've wanted." Eggman stated, happily. And he had a happy tear flow from his eye.

"Huh?" Eggman thought. He wiped his eye, and noticed the tears.

"Was I crying? I haven't cried since my Grandfather passed away. Not only did these people help me see good in the world, they've also helped me grow a gold heart, and to develop human emotion." Eggman stated. After that, Eggman made his way home.