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  • Not a huge one, but when Amy first sees Shadow and hugs him thinking he's Sonic, despite his cold personality, he doesn't use any physical force to get her off. Despite being a little confused, he doesn't even seem to mind. It's not too hard to imagine that despite it being accidental on Amy's part, it's the first instance of affectionate contact that Shadow has had with anyone for at least fifty years.
  • While needing to find the keys to proceed past the Death Chamber, Sonic volunteers Knuckles for the task. He calls him the world's greatest treasure hunter. Despite annoyance from Knuckles being volunteered, it's nice that Sonic has that much faith in him that it isn't a question who can complete the task.
  • The Meteor Herd theme has the lines "Took a shuttle to space and left from our home, At least we're with friends and I'm not all alone." Even though it's indirect, this is the first time Knuckles has acknowledged Sonic, Tails and Amy as his friends. His theme songs from the Adventure games mostly talk about what a loner he is, so it's sweet to see that he appreciates them being there with him.
  • After Knuckles saves Rouge from falling to her death, not only does he apologize for hurting her, but just before she leaves, Rouge glances back at him with a smile on her face.
    • There's also the moment where Shadow rescues Rouge from a sealed security vault that's about to explode, because she reminds him of Maria.
    • Right after Knuckles saves Rouge there is a long moment... before she angrily yanks her hand away, almost coming off as pretending not to care.
  • In the scene before the Final Rush stage, Knuckles sees Sonic appearing right before him dropping to the ground and comes to check on him. Sonic explains that he used Chaos Control with the fake Emerald to escape the exploding capsule Eggman trapped him with. Knuckles picks him up on his shoulder, asking him if he's okay. This scene pretty much shows that despite their differences, the two do look out for each other.
  • In the Hero Story ending, there's Tails and Amy realizing that Sonic survived the capsule explosion, which took away the sadness the two friends had when they thought that Eggman had killed him.
  • Amy reasoning with Shadow to save the Earth.
    Amy: I know that people fight over the most trivial things. Some people may be selfish, like the professor said... but they're basically good, if they try their best and never give up on their wishes. They always have a reason to be happy; that's why you should help them out! Saving them is a good thing! Shadow, I beg you, please do it for them! Give them a chance!
    • Thanks to Amy's speech, Shadow finally remembers what Maria's last request really meant. Boarders into Tear Jerker territory.
      Shadow: That's what I've promised her and I must keep that promise. (sheds a Single Tear) That's what Maria wished for.
      Amy: Shadow?
      Shadow: I've got to go now! I have to keep my promise to Maria and you.
    • A lot of people seem to think it's narm, but Maria's speech itself is heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once. She's been shot, and is dying, but says to Shadow:
      Maria: Shadow, I beg of you, please do it for me... for a better future! For all people who live on that planet... give them a chance to be happy... Let them live for their dreams. Shadow, I know you can do it. That's the reason you were brought into this world. Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog.
  • During the Finalhazard fight, Shadow shows just how much respect he has for Sonic.
    Shadow: Sonic, I finally understand. The Ultimate Lifeform... it's you.
    • The entire Finalhazard battle is Heartwarming and Awesome all rolled up into one. Sonic and Shadow are constantly giving each other encouragement - they attack it in turns, remind each other to rest and regain their Rings when it's the other's turn to fight, and shake hands when all's said and done. There are also the calls coming in from their teammates to further cheer them on (yes, even Eggman), and at one point Shadow will call out to Maria, telling her to watch him fulfilling her wish.
  • There's also Tails and Eggman sharing a moment:
    Eggman: As a child, I looked up to my grandfather because of all the great things he accomplished in his life. He was my hero, and I wanted to be a great scientist like him. But... did he really mean to destroy us?
    Tails: I don't know, but what I do know is we all did it together!
    Eggman: You're right.
  • The last scene where Knuckles and Rouge share a moment, with Rouge declaring that she's thinking of something else other than jewels while holding and staring at Shadow's ring.
  • There's also Sonic's final farewell to Shadow. It was heartwarming considering that the two started off as rivals and then became allies in the end.
  • Tons of moments with Chao.
    • Even after death, Chao that were friends in their past lives remain friends.
    • Two words: Chaos Chao! One of the requirements is to be True Companions with your Chao.
    • Raising Chao with a Dark character can be this, especially if it's Shadow or Eggman.
    • Just the words any character say to a Chao when petting them.
      Sonic: Don't worry, buddy.
      Shadow Hmph...:
      Tails: Everything will be OK!
      Eggman: Yosh...
      Knuckles: Now there...
      Rouge: So cute!
    • If you spend a lot of time raising a Chao with a particular character, they start to develop an attachment. Eventually, the Chao will be so happy to see their favorite "parent" that they'll run joyfully up to them and start cuddling them the moment that character enters the Chao Garden.
  • When Amy's captured by Eggman and Tails tells Sonic, there's a visible look of concern on his face. Even though Amy's his Stalker with a Crush, he still cares about her.
    • Crazy Gadget in Story Mode is this as well; Amy is being held at gunpoint, Tails is powerless to stop him at this point, and Sonic has to rush on over there with the fake emerald before anything crazy happens. And throughout the level, Eggman will taunt you with the fact that he will kill Amy, with the music adding to the overall urgency. Add the very level Sonic has to go through to reach her to all this, and it'll show: do not mess with Sonic's friends, no matter what.
    • At the start of the Crazy Gadget stage, if you activate Omochao, he will tell you to hurry and rescue Tails and Amy. This is the only time Omochao doesn't say anything that's blatantly obvious to the player, because of the gravity of the situation.
  • There's just something satisfying about the final level when Robotnik of all people telling Sonic "We're all counting on you." Unlike last time when Robotnik's plan blew up in his face, he knows he's doomed if Sonic fails.

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