A/N: This is Braxton's back story, we will resume on the story at a later time and also warning: there is some graphic content so read at your own risk

Braxton Barton the wolf faunus that hates all in the world of Remnants may it be; human, Grimm, or one of his own kind, a faunus. The wolf does not care for anyone in this world because of the hell this faunus has seen.

Braxton was cast away from his own family when he was only a month old. The wolf was in an orphanage for so many years. Once he became eight years old he decided no one ever wanted him; not his family, not the people who came to this place, not even the owners of this place. He was an outcast, a lone wolf you could say.

One night the young wolf decided it would be better to live in the forest instead of staying here so he left after dinner. Either no one saw him or they just didn't care enough to stop him from leaving. The wolf faunus made it to the forest an hour after the sun went down. Braxton didn't know what lie ahead in this forest, especially at night but the wolf was happy for the first time ever. This wolf cub could do whatever he wanted, didn't have to deal with others and could be free for the first time in his life; he clutched at the opportunity.

He didn't know, he didn't plan, for the Grimm in the forest. Soon enough the wolf found himself trapped in a cave with a ursa major. This Grimm was not going to let this cub go so easily. but a mysterious man appeared. The man was tall and wielded a massive sword and was here to help the cub. The man cut the ursa major in two with one swing.

The man questioned the cub "Why are you out here all alone little wolfie?"

Braxton looked up at the man confused, "Why did you save me? A faunus no less, why!?"

The man stood there for a second trying to figure out how to answer.

"Why wouldn't I?" he questioned Braxton.

Braxton came back strong to the Mystery man. "That's not how this works. You can't answer my question with a question!"

Braxton was almost yelling at this point and the man took note of this but it didn't affect him because he put a charming smile on his face.

"Oh, but I can because you did it first.", the mystery man said cheerfully as he patted Braxton on the head in a wolf faunus fatherly motion. The wolf faunus looked into the man's eyes trying to find out what made the man care enough about a wolf faunus, what made the man save him?

Braxton was confused but alive; he slipped out two words, "thank you". Afraid, the little wolf started to run away as fast as he could but the mystery man was on his tail. When Braxton could run no more he stopped and he found the mystery man still right next to him.

The mystery man, barely affected by the vigourous run, was the first to speak up, "Why did you run little Wolfie?"

"I can't breath." Braxton sputtered it between gasps of breath.

"Catch your breath little Wolfie" the mystery man said with a smile.

As Braxton caught his breath he noticed the man wasn't breathing heavily at all. How could this be, we ran so far and so fast why isn't he breathing heavily? It makes no sense, none whatsoever. And why does he keep calling me little wolfie?

"Who are you?" Braxton question the man

"Me, I'm Qrow. Now who are you?"

"The name is Braxton Barton. Now may I leave?"

"Dang kid, calm down, I'm only here to help. Now tell me why are you in this forest all alone?"

"I ran away from a place that didn't want me. I'm a freak after all."

"Wow, is that what you truly think of yourself Braxton?"

"It's what I've been called for my whole life, mostly that and some other assorted names."

Poor kid no one there for him and no one to care for him. But what I'm I suppose to do? I just can't take him in. Should I bring him back or should I just leave him?

"Braxton how old are you?"

"Why does it matter? I just want to go."

"You know what?"

Braxton looked at Qrow trying to figure out if this was a rhetorical question. Braxton took a breath and asked, "What?"

"You're young but strong and clever. I can't take you with me and I know you're not going back so I want to make you a promise. I'll be back here in a year's time and if you're still alive I will take you with me and train you."

"Why should I believe you, why should I care?"

"Trust, Braxton, it goes a long way. I'm going to give you a little parting gift, to help you." Qrow said as he went into his bag and took out two pistols and gave them to the wolf faunus.

"Survive a year and I'll be back for you or you can run away with those and I'll never see you again, your choice Braxton. Now good bye and good luck."

As Qrow walked away he smiled. I'll see you in year wolfie.

"Wait, how am I supposed to survive a year out here?" When Braxton finished this sentence it was almost a whisper.

Qrow answered,. "Your problem, not mine, little wolfie."

Qrow left on that note.

Braxton managed pretty well for a month but was now having trouble finding food. What I'm I supposed to do? I live in a cave for pete's sake. I need to find a place with food, but where? Town.

Braxton headed for the nearest town that he knew of, Vale. Vale was on the other side of the forest and the forest was full of Grimm. How I'm I going to get through the forest? I've never even shot one of these things. Well I guess there's no time like the present.

Braxton ran through the forest heading for Vale with the two pistols drawn ready for a fight.

Less than a quarter mile from his cave Braxton ran into his first threat, a Beowulf.

"Okay, go time!"

Braxton ran at the beowulf full speed shooting his pistols.

The beowulf jumped up in the air ready to strike down the wolf faunus.

The beowulf's claws slash through the air making contact with Braxton left cheek.

Damn what was that. "Damn it, it hurts why does it hurt so much. You're dead you bloody Grimm! I'll tear you to pieces!" Braxton yells as he runs at the Grimm again but this time something kicked in. The beowulf aims for the kill but it's claws couldn't slash though this time. Braxton was covered in armour that came out out nowhere. Braxton put the left pistol in the Grimms mouth. He shoved the right pistol in the Grimms gut and pulled both triggers with no hesitation. Blowing the the beowulf into black dust. "I told you that you were bloody dead." Braxton just stood there laughing at what he did to this Grimm. "Man what a rush. I never knew it felt so good to pull the trigger on a Grimm. Hmm what's that?" The beowulf's fang was still in the left hand pistol that he shoved in the its mouth. "I guess it's a keepsake for my first kill." I should keep moving before more pop up. Braxton continued to Vale with the beowulf's fang in his left hand. But what Braxton didn't know was the pack was on his tail and they will make sure to get revenge for their fallen Grimm.

The wolf faunus was only a quarter of the way through the forest but he knew there was no turning back now. Hmm why does my face sting? Braxton touched his left cheek and found blood on his fingers. "Shit how did this happen? Was it that Grimm that did this. Either way I need to close this wound." Braxton ripped a piece of the bottom of his shirt off and held it to his cut. He went on. Once the rag was soaked through he checked his cut. It seemed not to be bleeding any more. He tossed it on the ground and kept walking. "Damn how much farther is Vale now? I've been walking for so long now and this forest doesn't seem to end. Oh crap it's almost night time I gotta hurry up and get to Vale." The sun sets while Braxton is only three fourths of the way through the forest. "Crap this isn't good. I don't see the end it's night what Am I going to d-" Alwooooo. The beowolves howl cut for the stillness of the night. They were back for their revenge and weren't going to let their prey go easily. Not good. Where is it. There were eyes all around him. More yellow than the moonlight coming through the trees. Shit, a lot more than expected. This is going to be hard. Just do what you did last time Braxton, you got this. "It's go time you bloody Grimm! So bring it on!" The beowolves rushed the wolf faunus going for the kill. Braxton had no time to react but the feeling happened again. When all beowolves made contact with Braxton they didn't scratch him at all. "How am I not dead?" The beowolves all jumped back when they saw that they didn't even hurt the wolf faunus. "What, you all scared now!? Fine I'll make the first move." As Braxton reached for his pistols a Beowulf attacked from behind. "Ahhhhh! You bloody Grimm I'll kill you!" Braxton turned around to face the Grimm that cut into his back. How I'm I going to do this. It's 1v5 and I don't know if that weird thing is going to kick in again. Think Braxton. Think! Let your instincts take over little wolfie. Qrow but how? Wait doesn't matter let's do what he said and let loose. "Let's throw down you bloody Grimm." After those words something snapped in Braxton. He went into frenzy of rage. He rushed the Beowulf in front of in an instant putting his right pistol to it's skull and pulling the trigger. Making the Grimm turn to black dust right in front of his own eyes. Just like what happened with the first one. "Now only 4 remain" the wolf faunus charged at the the two middle beowolves. They both jumped back letting the other two get in perfect attacking position. They striked hitting Braxton's legs and torso. Braxton wasn't even fazed by the attacks from the two beowolves. "You're going to have to put in more of an effort to kill me." Braxton took his pistols and blew away both of the Grimm with one shot to each. "Now there was two. Now come at me you pathetic pieces of rubbish!" The two remaining beowolves charged the faunus but split up before they made contact. One went left and the other went up. "What the hel-" Braxton was knocked down by the combined sneak attack getting cut across his right eye on the eyebrow and under his eye. The other was able to get on top of Braxton getting ready for the kill. But Braxton was able to get his right hand free with his pistol and blew the Grimms head clean off. Braxton got up before the other one could react. "One….left." Braxton mumbled as he held his right eye. Braxton picked up the pistol that had the fang in it and aimed it at the last Grimm. "Meet Fang you bloody Grimm." Braxton stumbled through the forest until he reached the edge. He walked through the whole forest just get beaten up by 6 beowolves and to be bleeding profusely but he made it. Damn this pain. I shouldn't even be standing let alone alive. But I made it know let's find help…. Braxton collapsed from blood loss and exhaustion. But lucky enough someone found him.

Braxton was being dragged by this mystery person. Who was it, who would help a faunus? Braxton awoke on a table not being able to see out his right eye. "Where am I? Why is it so bright? Wait why can't I open my right eye!? What the hell is going on!?"

"Calm down Wolf everything will be fine." A mysterious figure was looming over Braxton.

"What the hell!" Braxton went for Fang but the pistol was missing. "Where the hell is Fang!?" Braxton then went for Grimm his right hand pistol but it too was missing. "And where's Grimm?"

"Calm down Wolf, there in the locker over there. We put them in their because we figured that you were a fighter from those injures."

Who is this the voice is so soothing. Like a mother's voice. But then who is she and why call me wolf I have a name. "Tell me why my right eye won't open and who you are."

"I will once you calm down." She was still looming over him but he noticed that she had a tail this time.

"A faunus. You're the first one I've seen that isn't me."

"It seems you calmed down. My name is Lee and I am a dog faunus. Nice to meet you?"

"Sorry to tell you this but you won't get my name that easily. I don't like people even if they are a faunus so do me a favour and get me Grimm and Fang so I can be on my way."

"And I thought you were calm. Well I'm sorry to tell you this but your not leaving that easily understand Wolf."

"I'm leaving period that's it. Now move!" Braxton was beyond mad at Lee. He was ready to rip her head off and leave this room with Grimm and Fang. But he couldn't see well and was weak even if he had enough strength to get up he wouldn't be able to fight let alone walk.

"You won't be able to even get off the table, let alone leave this place. Why don't you just rest before I put you to sleep Wolf."

"How ..about I...prove you wrong." Braxton grunted as he got up and off the table.

"So much to prove but not strong enough to go through with it." She was ready for him but Braxton couldn't move. He passed out still standing up ready for a fight but he was completely out of it. "Damn, so much willpower but too young to use it. What a shame." She looked at the wolf faunus to see if he would fall but he never did. She walked over to him and brought him back to the bed and left then left the room. Braxton didn't wake up until two days later. "How am I still here? I thought I left, why am I still here? That faunus where did she go to?"

"Right here Wolf." She was standing right behind him. Watching over him like she was his protector.

"Am I finally gonna get answers or you still going to leave me in the dark."

"Fine I'll give you your answers. What it's the questions you have Wolf?"

Finally she plays ball. Now let's find out where I am and figure out why I can't open my right eye. "Tell me where we are and why won't my right eye won't open."

"We're in my home in the city of Vale. And why you can't open your eye is because it's covered by a patch you idiot. There's your answers Wolf now answer one of mine. What is your name?"

"The names Braxton Barton" Braxton gets out of the bed and walks over to the locker what he remembered held Grimm and Fang. "Now if you would excuse me I'll be taking Grimm and Fang and leaving." As he stated what he was going to do he ripped off his eyepatch, opened the locker garbed Grimm and Fang and left before Lee could say a thing. Lee never saw Braxton again. Braxton walked out on the street and took a quick look around. Where does a wolf get some food to eat? Like damn I don't see a single place to eat at. Braxton walked for two hours before he found a food stand. "Oh thank god I found food." The wolf faunus ran to the food stand. The owner gave him a disgusted look. "I don't serve you kind kid now beat it."

"What do you mean you don't serve my kind do you mean as me being a kid or me being a faunus." Braxton was angered by this remark to how he was different. If this guy doesn't let me have any food I'll take it instead.

"Now listen you filthy animal get out of here or are we going to have problems." The man pulled out a pistol and smacked it down on the cart wanting the wolf faunus to challenge him.

"You think that scares me? I'll put you in the ground you pile of filthy meat." Braxton reached for Fang in an instant and pointed at the man. "Your choice I shoot you and take the food or you give to it to me and I'll be in my way."

"You going to have pull th-" Braxton pulled the trigger without hesitation and shot the man in the chest with Fang. The man fell while Braxton took all the food he wanted. He blotted away before anyone could react. The wolf faunus escaped with four hot dogs, two waters, and an apple.

"That's what he gets that filthy meat pile. I hope he dies." Braxton retreated to the forest. Whenever the wolf faunus needed food he would go to Vale and steal whatever he needed to live for the year.

One month later.

"It's only been two months since Qrow told me to survive here but it feels like am I still here? Should I still be here? I owe that human nothing, right? This is insane why am i still contemplating this shit? Damn I need more food let's get this head out of the gutter and go get it." Braxton made his usual run for the forest it avoided all the Grimm that would attack without thinking about it. But something change today the Grimm were running right through his path. "Damn, really just my luck they would come this way. How many are there?" Braxton sticked to the shadows to find out how many were coming his way. There were multiple packs coming his way. "H-holly, why so many? For the first time ever I can't fight them I have to be careful or I'll be dead for sure." Braxton was annoyed to see so many of them pass without getting one but he had a different target in mind. "Okay time to move." There had to be at least 18 of them. Why did they come this way? There's nothing over there. Whatever I'll get them later. Braxton started to laugh uncontrollably. "Those Grimm will belong to Grimm Fang soon enough." The wolf faunus made it to the city faster than ever. "No way it's still light out but I left at dusk. Damn I need to kill some time if I want to get my food and bail." Braxton walked around the city of Vale looking at a new spot to hit and he found the motherload. Braxton found a four star restaurant just waiting to get raided. No more food carts for me it's time for a damn feast. But how will I get in this place? I sure as hell can't go through the front what about the back? Braxton walked around to find the back door was wide open. "Oh Hell ya! It's raiding time." With a devilish smile on his face Braxton ran for the door. Okay grab what you want and get out. Not a second longer. Let's go.

There was a big ribeye steak still left on the grill Braxton bolted at the steak in a instant. "Oh my god I eat like a king tonight. It almost brings a tear to my eye almost. Chow- huh what was that?"

The wolf faunus heard footsteps coming towards him. "Who's there." A man's voice bellowed from the other room. "If I find you whoever you may be I will kill you without hesitation."

"So that's how it's going to be old man? Okay let's go then!" Braxton jumps over the counter with Grimm drawn ready for the man. The man ready his shotgun and pointed it at the wolf faunus. "Oh Shit, you gotta be kidding me." The man pulled the trigger blasting Braxton onto the grill knocking it over. "You son of a bitch. I'll kill you for that." Braxton pulled out Fang and dual wielded both Grimm and Fang. Braxton rushed the man dodging all the shots the man fired until he was in his face. "I hope you lived a full life cause it ends tonight you trigger happy twat." Grimm and Fang shot out blades allowing Braxton to carve the man up. Braxton took Grimm and shoved it in the man's gut and twisted it making the man scream in pain. "It's not over yet don't you dare pass out you twat!" He then ripped the blade from his gut making him collapse on the ground holding the wound. "Why are all humans such assholes. None of you ever help a faunus in need even when it's a kid. You all just treat us like animals. So I think it's time I prove you all right. So I'm gonna rip you into tiny little pieces like a wolf would do to it's weak link. Now suffer!" Braxton cut the man's arm off at the elbow and went to his left hand holding it up making the man watch as the wolf sawed it off with Grimm. Braxton moved down to the man's feet cutting off each one of the man's toes. Braxton grabbed the man by his hair. "This is what happens when you treat a guy like an animal his whole life. I hope you like what you did with your life because it's over now. So Die!" Braxton slowly dragged the blade across the man's throat having blood falling from the slite in the man's throat. "I'm done with humans forever. There nothing but worthless pieces of garbage." Braxton cleaned the whole place out before he left. He used a potato sack he found to carry everything home with him.

The full year passed. Braxton was now only nine years old but to have so many kills under his belt for being so young is unheard of. Braxton waited for Qrow to show himself. Hours went by, then days but still no Qrow. "I knew I couldn't trust him. You can't trust anyone but yourself. I think it's time for another food r-."

"Hey little wolfie" Qrow jumped down from a tree right in front of Braxton.

"You're late you asshole." Braxton was very annoyed by how Qrow just had a smirk on that mug of his.

"No I'm not. This is the time we met, place and day. I think."

"You're off by two weeks you idiot. I've been waiting for you a year and two weeks."

"Hey sorry I just got mixed up on the date but at least I got the time frame right and place too." Man he's like that girl I never called. "Okay you ready to go then wolfie?"

"No I'm not. I would rather stay here I know how to deal with everything here."

"Ya I heard the rumors of what you done Braxton. And to tell the truth I can't blame you for what you did. If I was in your shoes I would probably do the same things."

"I don't care what you heard about me I did those things to survive…. Wait say what?"

"I understand everything you did was to survive the year and you did it. So I can't blame you. And if you want to stay here I'll train you here deal?"

"Deal."