Description
Jonathan Byers (Equestria Falls AU)
Species: Changeling
Family:
• Joyce Byers (mother, Changeling Queen)
• Will Byers (younger brother, Changeling)
• Jonathan Byers (Changeling)
• Lonnie Byers (estranged father, not present in AU but an earth pony for continuity)
Family:
• Joyce Byers (mother, Changeling Queen)
• Will Byers (younger brother, Changeling)
• Jonathan Byers (Changeling)
• Lonnie Byers (estranged father, not present in AU but an earth pony for continuity)
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Appearance (Changeling Form):
Jonathan retains the typical changeling form: black carapace-like body with faintly iridescent sheen, perforated legs, insectoid wings, and soft teal eyes. His horn, though crooked, has a jagged quality that reflects his creative edge. Unlike Will’s softer, rounder changeling look (which makes him appear more vulnerable), Jonathan’s features are sharper and more angular—making him seem a little more intimidating to strangers.
He sometimes disguises himself as a plain unicorn pony when wandering around Equestrian Hawkins, usually with a muted mane and coat (browns and grays) so as not to draw attention. His changeling form, however, is where he feels most himself when with his family or close friends.
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Personality:
Jonathan is quiet, observant, and deeply empathetic, but also burdened with anxiety and a strong protective streak. Being a changeling, he feels emotions with heightened sensitivity, which makes him both more attuned to others’ feelings and more vulnerable to emotional overload. He often acts as the glue of the Byers family, trying to keep Will safe and supporting Joyce in her struggles.
• Introverted & Artistic: Jonathan has a creative soul, channeling his feelings into photography and music. He takes long walks through the Equestrian woods to capture magical landscapes and the hidden lives of ponies and creatures alike. His photos are slightly eerie, often capturing the beauty in loneliness.
• Protective Brother: Jonathan’s bond with Will is core to his identity. He knows Will’s struggles with being “different” (as a changeling in a pony-dominant town, and as someone tied to the Upside Down’s magic), and Jonathan never hesitates to defend him.
• Outsider’s Perspective: Being a changeling in Equestrian Hawkins, Jonathan knows what it’s like to be judged unfairly. This fuels his empathy for others considered “weird” or marginalized, such as Eleven or the kids’ more unusual friends.
• Moral Core: Jonathan is quietly brave. He doesn’t like fighting or drawing attention, but when pushed—especially if his family or friends are threatened—he will step up without hesitation.
• Introverted & Artistic: Jonathan has a creative soul, channeling his feelings into photography and music. He takes long walks through the Equestrian woods to capture magical landscapes and the hidden lives of ponies and creatures alike. His photos are slightly eerie, often capturing the beauty in loneliness.
• Protective Brother: Jonathan’s bond with Will is core to his identity. He knows Will’s struggles with being “different” (as a changeling in a pony-dominant town, and as someone tied to the Upside Down’s magic), and Jonathan never hesitates to defend him.
• Outsider’s Perspective: Being a changeling in Equestrian Hawkins, Jonathan knows what it’s like to be judged unfairly. This fuels his empathy for others considered “weird” or marginalized, such as Eleven or the kids’ more unusual friends.
• Moral Core: Jonathan is quietly brave. He doesn’t like fighting or drawing attention, but when pushed—especially if his family or friends are threatened—he will step up without hesitation.
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Abilities (Changeling Traits in This AU):
Jonathan isn’t as magically attuned as Joyce (Changeling Queen) or as naturally adaptive as Will, but he has several changeling gifts:
• Shapeshifting: Can disguise himself as a pony or other creature, though his transformations are more utilitarian than artistic. He usually just takes forms that allow him to blend in or protect Will.
• Emotion Sense: Jonathan has a strong ability to sense emotions, especially fear and sadness. This can overwhelm him in dangerous situations (such as when the Mind Flayer’s influence spreads). However, it also allows him to notice subtle emotional cues in others—making him a quiet but powerful supporter of his friends.
• Camouflage Blending: Unlike Will, Jonathan has honed a form of half-shifting where he doesn’t take a new form but instead makes his black carapace shift in tone to blend into shadows. This makes him good at sneaking and observing.
• Wing Flight: His wings aren’t the strongest, but they allow short bursts of gliding. Jonathan mostly uses them to escape danger, not for long-distance flight.
• Shapeshifting: Can disguise himself as a pony or other creature, though his transformations are more utilitarian than artistic. He usually just takes forms that allow him to blend in or protect Will.
• Emotion Sense: Jonathan has a strong ability to sense emotions, especially fear and sadness. This can overwhelm him in dangerous situations (such as when the Mind Flayer’s influence spreads). However, it also allows him to notice subtle emotional cues in others—making him a quiet but powerful supporter of his friends.
• Camouflage Blending: Unlike Will, Jonathan has honed a form of half-shifting where he doesn’t take a new form but instead makes his black carapace shift in tone to blend into shadows. This makes him good at sneaking and observing.
• Wing Flight: His wings aren’t the strongest, but they allow short bursts of gliding. Jonathan mostly uses them to escape danger, not for long-distance flight.
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Role in the AU Narrative:
Jonathan’s arc mirrors his human Stranger Things role but with added changeling depth:
• The Protective Brother: His storylines always revolve around Will’s safety. Jonathan is willing to defy authority, risk his own wellbeing, or confront magical beasts if it means keeping Will safe.
• The Outsider Artist: His photography acts as both his outlet and his contribution to the fight against the dark forces. For example, he often spots patterns or magical distortions in photos that reveal Upside Down corruption before others notice.
• The Changeling Struggle: Jonathan wrestles with identity. He hates being seen as a “parasite” or “monster” by prejudiced ponies in Hawkins, but he refuses to disguise himself all the time. His growth is about finding pride in his changeling self while protecting those he loves.
• The Nancy Connection: In this AU, Jonathan’s bond with Nancy Wheeler (unicorn pony) forms partly because she’s fascinated by his changeling nature. Where most ponies fear it, Nancy admires his sharp eye for detail and his refusal to conform. Together, they become an investigative pair—Nancy wielding analytical fire and Jonathan bringing empathy and creative vision.
• The Protective Brother: His storylines always revolve around Will’s safety. Jonathan is willing to defy authority, risk his own wellbeing, or confront magical beasts if it means keeping Will safe.
• The Outsider Artist: His photography acts as both his outlet and his contribution to the fight against the dark forces. For example, he often spots patterns or magical distortions in photos that reveal Upside Down corruption before others notice.
• The Changeling Struggle: Jonathan wrestles with identity. He hates being seen as a “parasite” or “monster” by prejudiced ponies in Hawkins, but he refuses to disguise himself all the time. His growth is about finding pride in his changeling self while protecting those he loves.
• The Nancy Connection: In this AU, Jonathan’s bond with Nancy Wheeler (unicorn pony) forms partly because she’s fascinated by his changeling nature. Where most ponies fear it, Nancy admires his sharp eye for detail and his refusal to conform. Together, they become an investigative pair—Nancy wielding analytical fire and Jonathan bringing empathy and creative vision.
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Relationships (AU):
• Will Byers (brother): Jonathan is Will’s fiercest protector. Their changeling bond makes them uniquely close—Jonathan can sense Will’s emotions more sharply than anyone else, which is both comforting and painful.
• Joyce Byers (mother): He deeply respects Joyce, especially her strength as a changeling queen who still struggles to be accepted in a pony town. Jonathan helps her keep the family together and often acts like a second parent to Will.
• Nancy Wheeler: His eventual partner-in-crime (and romance). She balances his quiet nature with her driven intensity. Nancy also helps him realize his self-worth, showing him that being a changeling doesn’t make him less.
• Steve Harrington: Their dynamic is rocky at first, but Steve (pegasus pony) eventually becomes someone Jonathan can trust. Jonathan appreciates Steve’s growing loyalty to the kids.
• The Kids (Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, El): Jonathan often feels like the “older sibling” to them all. He’s quiet but dependable, the one who will show up with a lantern, a camera, and quiet reassurance when they’re scared.
• Will Byers (brother): Jonathan is Will’s fiercest protector. Their changeling bond makes them uniquely close—Jonathan can sense Will’s emotions more sharply than anyone else, which is both comforting and painful.
• Joyce Byers (mother): He deeply respects Joyce, especially her strength as a changeling queen who still struggles to be accepted in a pony town. Jonathan helps her keep the family together and often acts like a second parent to Will.
• Nancy Wheeler: His eventual partner-in-crime (and romance). She balances his quiet nature with her driven intensity. Nancy also helps him realize his self-worth, showing him that being a changeling doesn’t make him less.
• Steve Harrington: Their dynamic is rocky at first, but Steve (pegasus pony) eventually becomes someone Jonathan can trust. Jonathan appreciates Steve’s growing loyalty to the kids.
• The Kids (Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, El): Jonathan often feels like the “older sibling” to them all. He’s quiet but dependable, the one who will show up with a lantern, a camera, and quiet reassurance when they’re scared.
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Strengths:
• Deep empathy and emotional intuition.
• Sharp artistic eye, useful for investigations.
• Loyal and protective, especially toward family.
• Skilled at blending into shadows and sneaking.
• Deep empathy and emotional intuition.
• Sharp artistic eye, useful for investigations.
• Loyal and protective, especially toward family.
• Skilled at blending into shadows and sneaking.
Weaknesses:
• Overwhelmed by emotional energy (especially in chaotic situations).
• Insecure about being a changeling in a pony-centric town.
• Prone to bottling up feelings until they explode.
• Physically weaker than other species (like dragons, griffins, or earth ponies).
• Overwhelmed by emotional energy (especially in chaotic situations).
• Insecure about being a changeling in a pony-centric town.
• Prone to bottling up feelings until they explode.
• Physically weaker than other species (like dragons, griffins, or earth ponies).
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Fun Slice-of-Life Details in the AU:
• Jonathan often plays his changeling-shaped guitar late at night, letting the resonant carapace tones mix with string sound. It produces a unique haunting melody.
• He takes photos of ponies and magical wildlife, sometimes catching little fae-like creatures in Equestrian Hawkins. The kids love to see if they can spot hidden spirits in his work.
• Despite being a changeling, he’s not great at mimicry of voices—his disguises are visually convincing but the speech patterns always give him away.
• He has a soft spot for magical pets and strays. It’s not unusual for Jonathan to bring home a lost sprite, bat, or glowing moth.
• He and Nancy sometimes sneak away to develop photos together in a magically warded darkroom, discussing mysteries of Hawkins and the Upside Down’s corruption.
• Jonathan often plays his changeling-shaped guitar late at night, letting the resonant carapace tones mix with string sound. It produces a unique haunting melody.
• He takes photos of ponies and magical wildlife, sometimes catching little fae-like creatures in Equestrian Hawkins. The kids love to see if they can spot hidden spirits in his work.
• Despite being a changeling, he’s not great at mimicry of voices—his disguises are visually convincing but the speech patterns always give him away.
• He has a soft spot for magical pets and strays. It’s not unusual for Jonathan to bring home a lost sprite, bat, or glowing moth.
• He and Nancy sometimes sneak away to develop photos together in a magically warded darkroom, discussing mysteries of Hawkins and the Upside Down’s corruption.
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