Multi-Paul: What Could Have Been

Paul, I don't want to fight you.

Then don't. Join me!

You know I can't do that!

Ha ha! Just like old times, fighting when we were kids. Good memories.

Those weren't good memories! I don't like fighting you!

I see you called for backup. Your Guardians are here.

We got your back, Kate.

Just like when we were kids, always calling in Dad to protect you.

You only beat me because you cheated! I don't have backup I can call.

That's right, you don't.

You can make as many copies of yourself as you want, and yet you're still all alone.

Imagine, Paul, if things had gone differently...

Kate, you didn't think you could take on Doc Seismic and his Magmanites all on your own did you?

Paul?! Am I happy to see you. Come on, let's stop this maniac.

Maniac?! I'll be the one on the right side of history! You'll see!

You were amazing, Paul.

Just doing my job.

Come on, the rest of the Guardians are waiting for us back at the base.

Ha ha! You Maulers think you're the clone kings…

Come on, sis, let's show them how it's done.

Paul! Are you okay?!

Yeah, yeah I'm fine. Just didn't see that hit from the Mauler coming. Don't worry about me.

That hit to the head gave me the focus I needed. Time's up for you, Maulers.

We've heard that before.

There. They're dead. That's the last time we'll ever have to deal with them again.

Wow… Paul, I can't believe you did that.

Had to be done.

Guardians, why are you bursting into my office? Have I done something wrong?

You know you have Machine Head. And we're here to take you down.

Yawn, I guess. Fellas, take care of these "heroes." I have actual work to do today.

What do I pay you people for?! Kill those heroes!

Looks like you'd better find new help, Machine Head!

It's over, Machine Head.

Not quite. Battle Beast, clean up this mess, please.

Paul! Be careful!

I've got this!

Paul! No!!

Kate… Did I get him… Did I stop them…

Paul, you did… but, oh God, you're bleeding so much!

Are you… are you proud of me…?

Just imagine what you could have been, Paul.

What?! Some sucker like you, putting your life on the line for strangers? No thanks.

Stay down, Paul. It's done.

I just wish you would realize there's a better life out there. One you could be proud of.

Proud of? Heh. I doubt it.