Another plot could involve Antoine having to team up with an unlikely character. For example, he teams up with a villain who has a change of heart temporarily. Together they face a greater threat that endangers the whole Sonic universe. This would create an interesting dynamic between them as they learn to trust each other.
A third plot idea could be that Antoine loses his memory. He then has to rediscover who he is and his place in the Sonic world. Along the way, he meets his friends who try to help him remember, but some enemies might take advantage of his situation to try and lead him astray.
One idea could be a Sonic fanfic where Sonic and his friends travel to a parallel universe where the roles are reversed. For example, Eggman is the hero and Sonic is the villain. It would be really cool to see how they handle this new situation.
One idea could be Sonic crossing over with another popular game like Mario. Sonic could find himself in the Mushroom Kingdom and have to team up with Mario to stop a new threat that combines the chaos emeralds and power - ups from both worlds. Maybe Bowser has teamed up with Dr. Eggman to create this chaos.
It could also be a new character, perhaps a powerful and evil wizard from a forgotten zone. This wizard could be trying to spread chaos and destruction in the Sonic world, and Antoine stands in his way.
One idea could be that Sonic accidentally enters Equestria where Rainbow Dash lives. They could then have a race to see who is faster in the new and unfamiliar terrain for Sonic. Rainbow Dash might be amazed by Sonic's speed and Sonic could be intrigued by Rainbow Dash's ability to fly while racing.
A story could revolve around Sonic and Elise finding a magical object. This object has the power to change the balance in Sonic's world. They have to decide what to do with it. Elise, with her gentle nature, might want to use it for peaceful purposes, while Sonic is more concerned about the potential misuse by his enemies. They have to work together to figure out the best solution, which could lead to a lot of character development and exploration of their relationship.
Maybe there's a device that combines the chaos emeralds' power with Chemical X. This causes a strange rift in the dimensions, bringing Sonic and the Powerpuff Girls together. They have to work together to reverse the effects of this strange combination. Sonic uses his speed to gather the scattered chaos emeralds, and the Powerpuff Girls use their powers to keep the villains from interfering.
One idea could be that Sonic accidentally enters the world of Equestria Girls while chasing Dr. Eggman through a strange portal. He then teams up with the girls to stop Eggman from stealing the magic that powers their world. Another could be a race between Sonic and Rainbow Dash which gets interrupted by a common enemy.
One idea could be that Amy initially sees Metal Sonic as a threat but then realizes he has some sort of glitched 'conscience' and tries to help him. For example, she might notice that he is being controlled against his will in a way and tries to free him from that control.
One idea could be a racing tournament where Mario and Sonic team up against some new, powerful villains. They have to combine their unique skills, like Mario's jumping and Sonic's speed, to overcome the challenges of the track which is filled with traps from both of their worlds.
A Sonic OC fanfic could center around an OC who is a healer. In a world full of battles against Dr. Eggman, this OC would use their healing powers to patch up Sonic and the gang after tough fights. They could also have a backstory about how they learned their healing abilities, maybe from an ancient and forgotten tribe in the Sonic world. This would add depth to the character and the fanfic as a whole.