MothsMan

Anyway, Metonic is the best Metal ship because it is a deeply personal enemies to lovers ship that is catastrophically destructive for both parties, but it has the potential to defy destiny. Metal was created in order to mock, suppress, and ultimately destroy Sonic. Yet, they are not contrasts. They are reflections of each other. Whatever "negative" traits or flaws Metal has he has because Sonic has them. Sonic just chooses to do "good" because he can. Metal does not have that luxury. He must fulfill his purpose, which is to destroy Sonic.

Alas, no matter how hard they try Metal tries, can never win against Sonic because Sonic is the hero. He fails, gets repaired or upgraded, fights, fails again, and so the cycle continues. Sonic does his best to steer Metal onto the path of good, but Metal refuses time and time again because, as things are, he is incapable of change. Thus they are stuck in this vicious cycle of death and rebirth.

The only way to break this cycle is for Metal to reject his creator and his purpose. But it is not possible to do it alone. They have to completely trust one another despite their history. And Sonic has to come to terms with the parts of himself that contradict his hero persona and his freedom philosophy. In order for Metal to have freedom, a second chance at life, he will have to take away Eggman's freedom and possibly his life. In other words, Metal and Sonic have to deconstruct and reconstruct themselves in order to build a better life.

A happily ever after would be rather difficult to achieve, especially with Eggman alive, but if anyone could find a way to do it, it's Sonic.

Amy: It starts out innocent enough. Amy genuinely wants to help Metal because she has a compassionate heart. Also, she thinks she can ease Sonic's burden and convince Metal to change. She cannot change him, and she cannot gain Sonic's affection from trying to change Metal. Her relationship with Metal is as one sided as her relationship with Sonic only colder, harsher. This realization eventually brings frustration, and that frustration eventually causes her to snap. Instead of trying to change Metal for the better, she will end up changing herself for the worse. She will harden her heart and become cold and harsh.

Infinite: Coworkers with benefits is a bit of a stretch since Infinite doesn't see Metal as a coworker. He doesn't even see Metal as a person. He just sees him as another Eggman robot to use as he sees fit. Something to take the edge off. This one's toxic through and through.

Tails: Starts out a lot like Metamy. He initially tries to help Metal so he can help Sonic. The difference is Tails actually has the knowledge and resources to actually change Metal. He quickly abuses his power and changes Metal however it will benefit him. He just sees Metal as a version of Sonic he can control.

Silver: Silver is from the future. He knows what the fate of the Eggman Empire and by extension, Metal's fate, will be, so he tries to keep his distance. Eventually, he ends up catching feelings and starts up a relationship even though he knows it will end tragically.

Shadow: These two probably have the least toxic relationship out of these picks. Shadow knows what it's like to have your body and mind tampered with, so he empathizes with Metal. He helps Metal break free of Eggman's control. Neither are really good at feelings so they eventually go their separate ways. Through the years, they meet up and inform the other of everything they've been up to. They have a deep love for one another that they don't really understand, but they don't question it. They just let it be.

Eggman: This one is toxic and abusive through and through. Eggman has no love for Metal. He either sees him as a weapon to get rid of his nemesis, Sonic, or as an outlet for all the stress his nemesis causes. Metal has to obey Eggman no matter how lewd or degrading Eggman's demands are. What else can I say? Abusive creator x creation is just so delicious.

Omega: I just think it would be really funny if these two end up together.