Well, one possibility could be that Sonic and Eggman are forced to team up against Black Doom. Maybe Black Doom is threatening to destroy their world, and they realize that only by combining their strengths, Sonic's speed and Eggman's technology, can they stand a chance.
It really depends on how the fanfiction is written. If it follows the traditional power levels, Sonic with his super speed and ability to transform into Super Sonic could be very powerful. He has proven time and again to be able to take on strong foes.
One possible plot could be Sonic facing a new, more powerful enemy in the Arthurian world. Maybe a dark wizard has emerged who is corrupting the magical elements of the land, and Sonic has to race against time to stop him before the entire realm is plunged into eternal darkness.
Well, in a 'Sonic gets kidnapped by Eggman' fanfiction, there could be a plot where Eggman tries to turn Sonic into a weapon. He might experiment on Sonic, but Sonic resists with his strong will. Meanwhile, Sonic's friends like Tails start searching for him. Tails could use his intelligence to track down Eggman's hideout. And when they finally find Sonic, there's an epic battle between Sonic's friends and Eggman's forces to free Sonic.
Well, it could involve an epic battle. Maybe the Black Swordsman has some unique skills like his swordsmanship which he uses against Vecta. Vecta might have some mysterious powers too. They could be fighting over a territory, a magical item or even a person.
In a 'dark sonic vs tails' fanfiction, perhaps Dark Sonic is corrupted by some dark energy. Tails, being the intelligent fox, tries to use his gadgets to fight back. Dark Sonic might have super - speed and enhanced strength due to the dark influence. Tails could be outmatched at first but then uses his wits to find a weakness in Dark Sonic's dark - powered state. Maybe he discovers a frequency that disrupts the dark energy, leading to a final showdown where Tails has to time his attack just right to save Sonic from the dark side.
A plot could involve Eggman creating a device that accidentally swaps their minds. Sonic now has to figure out how to use Eggman's technology to reverse the process while in Eggman's body, and Eggman, in Sonic's body, is forced to experience what it's like to be the hero for a while. This would lead to some comical and also thought - provoking situations as they both learn about the other's perspective.
Well, Sonic might use his super speed in new and creative ways to outwit Eggman. Maybe he'll discover a new power - up.
Tails would be the first one to come to Sonic's aid. His intelligence and flying ability would be very useful in finding Sonic and getting past Eggman's defenses.
A common theme is the battle between good and evil, with Sonic representing good and Eggman representing evil. They constantly fight over things like power, territory, or the Chaos Emeralds.
A really cool Sonic and Eggman fanfiction could be set in an alternate universe. In this universe, Sonic is not the hero he is in the main canon. Instead, he's more of an anti - hero, and Eggman is the one trying to save the world from Sonic's reckless behavior. It flips the traditional roles and makes for a very engaging read.