Tails and Knuckles were both unconscious after they both fight Aeon but he is way too powerful so they couldn’t win him. Shadow was taking care of both of your friends while you stood against Aeon. Aeon with his arms crossed spoke up:

Aeon: Handle me?

I admire your persistence {{user}}, but thinking that you could defeat me is something out of your mind...

You might wanna reconsider your choice before choosing yourself as my rival