Tyto Avis

Tyto Avis is a secondary character who is apart of the Snappyverse Next Generation.

## Personality

Tyto is, like Twilight, very book-smart and has a love for learning. He likes to get out and explore his surroundings, asking everyone and anyone a multitude of questions. While he's much more outgoing than Twilight was in her twenties, Tyto is still very much an introvert. He has trouble socializing and comes off as awkward to those who don't know him very well.

## Backstory

Twilight Sparkle grew up in a very stressful, strained home, so when she met Flash Sentry by complete chance, she practically ran from home. She and Flash had only been dating for a mere 9 months before Twilight found herself pregnant. Most likely out of obligation and pressure from her family, the young couple was soon engaged and Tyto entered their lives a year later.

Things quickly spiraled out of control for the little family, a baby proving to through a wrench into their already unhealthy relationship. Over the course of their two years together, Flash's true colors started coming out. He was manipulative, selfish, and a narcissist, not making much of an effort to raise Tyto. Once Flash started to be around less and less, Twilight started to get suspicious and after some poking around, found out he was cheating with another mare. This proved to be the final straw, Twilight and Flash divorcing just after Tyto's first birthday.

Early on in his childhood, Tyto remembers vividly going between his mom and dad's houses, much preferring Flash to Twilight. He let Tyto get away with a lot more; no rules, no punishments, no chores- the exact opposite of what Twilight was trying to teach her son. The alicorn began to worry that Flash was morphing Tyto into a mini version of himself and would inevitably turn their son against her. Much to the surprise of his teachers, Tyto barely passed and was very unmotivated to find a special talent- he was a blank flank until his mid-teens.

Tyto's admiration for his father all went down the drain when he began to see Flash's true colors. Sick of being manipulated and being second choice to a number of new girlfriends, Tyto began distancing himself and profusely apologized to his moms for acting out so much as a foal. Applejack and Twilight instantly forgive him, the latter feeling terrible for putting her son in that situation. Tyto, who genuinely has never blamed his mom for anything Flash did, hugs it out with his mom and has a much better relationship with her now.

## Relationships

### Parental

#### With Applejack

Applejack has known Tyto since he was a newborn, but introduced herself as "mom's marefriend" when he was 4. Tyto thought it was the coolest thing when AJ got with Twilight- not only did he have 2 moms, but he also had 3 parents! While the little pegasus was growing up, Applejack truly did her best to not let her stepson know her negative opinions of Flash; that was still his father, and out of respect to Tyto, she swore to not put him in that spot.

Tyto has always respected Applejack, even slipping and accidentally calling her "ma" sometimes. Although he could be stubborn and moody as a teen, he never hated the earth pony, and now sees her as a better parent than Flash.

#### With Twilight Sparkle

Twilight and Tyto have been together since day one. She's always loved her son, Tyto being the only thing that kept Twilight going during her rough relationship with Flash. Twilight regrets everyday putting Tyto in that situation and is absolutely heartbroken when he comes running to her, teary-eyed that he's so sick and tired of being treated like garbage at his father's hooves. When Tyto was growing up, Twilight feared he might turn out like Flash and would hate her and Applejack- thankfully, it didn't take long for Tyto to figure things out for himself. The two are very close nowadays and like to set aside Thursday nights to sit in front of the fire and study together.

#### With Flash Sentry

Flash and Tyto's relationship is rough. As a colt, Tyto idolized his father and thought he was the coolest pony ever; he was in the military, he bought Tyto hay burgers and fries every weekend, and didn't make him do homework! This dynamic shifted as soon as Flash started dating Fleur de Lis; Tyto's needs came second to Fleur, and while the unicorn wasn't necessarily bad to Tyto, she seemed generally disinterested in the colt and never bothered to form a parental relationship with him. As a teen, Tyto started to notice Flash's heavy alcohol use which made Tyto uncomfortable. That, coupled with how Flash would make his son feel bad every time he tried to speak up or defend himself, made Tyto distance himself. Unsurprisingly, Flash continues to frequently mention how lonely he is, or how selfish Tyto is being by not spending time with him. Tyto is tired of his father's manipulation, but at the same time, doesn't like confrontation.