Nirmala (Ava15's Fanfics)

Nirmala is an adult lioness who lives at the Tree of Life. She is the mate of Surak, and the mother of Aminia and Danyal.
== Appearance ==
Nirmala's pelt is brown, while her muzzle and underbelly are paler in color. Her eyes are blue. She wears a pink flower on her right ear.
== Personality ==
Nirmala is a kind and gentle soul, who offers healing from the mind. She is a soft spoken lioness who thinks before she leaps. She is unendingly patient and kind, never losing her temper or her cool, and guiding others in the course of helping them to heal. She is very wise, both emotionally and mentally, knowing how to teach others the values of patience and self-reflection in order to find peace and understanding within themselves.
== History ==
=== Backstory ===
Nirmala was born in Grass Walls as a member of the Moshi Pride. As a cub, she become close friends with Ayo, a princess of the pride, and soon developed an affinity for healing others. When she reached adolescence, Nirmala traveled to the Tree of Life in order to be trained as a healer. Once there, Nirmala met and fell in love with Surak, a prince of the Tree of Life. She become close to Surak's brother, Jivin, and sister-in-law, Maya. Upon reaching adulthood, Surak and Nirmala married, and Nirmala gave birth to to a daughter named Aminia, followed shortly by a son named Danyal. Surak and Nirmala later witnessed the marriage of Jivin and Maya, and the birth of their niece, Rani, who was born shortly after Danyal. Shortly after Rani's birth, Dayaalu completed his journey in the Circle of Life, which prompted Janna to abdicate the throne, and pass it to Jivin and Maya, who became the new king and queen of the Tree of Life.  Later, Nirmala witnessed the birth of her nephew, Baliyo, and the agreement of a peace treaty between the Tree of Life and Leopon Plains, which was now ruled by Ajani and Ayo.
===Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands===
==== The Pride Lands Games ====
Nirmala arrives with the rest of the Tree of Life delegation a day before the Pride Lands Games. Later, she watches the games.
==== Kion and Nguruma's Birthday ====
Nirmala attends Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration.
==== A Fragile Hope ====
Simba informs the Lion Guard that Kenene and Nirmala need help healing Jivin, who is sick with greencough. Ajani also informs his children of this in Leopon Plains. Mhina and Kion mention her after meeting up while traveling, saying that Kenene and Nirmala want more help. At the Tree of Life, Kenene says that she and Nirmala don't have enough herbs to treat Jivin, and she leads them inside the Tree, where she is huddled by the sick lion. Maya says that the healers' herb stores are low. Nirmala explains that he was given water-soaked moss, but hasn't drank much at all. After receiving the necessary herbs, Kenene and Nirmala mix them and pour the mixture into Jivin's mouth. When Rani and Baliyo rush over to their sick father after Kenene announces that he'll make a full recovery, she warns them to be careful, but Rani reminds her that he'll recover.
==== The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration ====
==== A Mother's Day Party! ====
===Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands ===
Nirmala is one of the animals gathered outside the Tree of Life to hear Jivin's news that Scar has returned. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Nirmala is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock. Following Scar's defeat, Rafiki mentions that Kion can go to the Tree of Life to receive healing from Kenene and Nirmala. Upon hearing that, Ono believes that they can heal them too, and wishes to also go to the Tree.
===Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy===
Kiara promises Kion that Kenene and Nirmala will heal him. When the Lion Guard arrives at the Tree of Life, Nirmala is present inside of the Tree. Upon hearing of Kion and Ono's condition, Nirmala moves next to Janna, who explains that she is a fierce warrior and a gentle healer. She examines Kion's scarred eye, then Ono's eyes. Straightening up, Nirmala moves back over to Janna and whispers something in her ear. After Rani takes the Lion Guard on a tour of the Tree of Life, Jivin tells his mother that he, Maya, Surak, and Nirmala will do the day patrol, and they head out. The next day, Nirmala and other members of the Night Pride gather inside the Tree for Ono's healing. After Ono is healed, Nirmala asks Kion if he's ready for his healing to begin, which he confirms. She tells him that they'll begin at Dirisha, and he goes to bid farewell to Nguruma. Once he is done, Nirmala questions if he's ready to go, and Kion nods. The two head to Dirisha, and Nirmala explains that it is the River of Patience. Kion inquires if this is how she'll heal his scar, and she replies that this is the first of many steps in his healing. Frustrated, Kion wonders how long this will take, and Nirmala says that it depends on him, glancing at a flower on top of a ridge. She assigns him the task of fetching that flower, but before Kion can bound off and get it, Nirmala blocks his path. She explains that he must follow her instructions - jump on a log in the river, ride down it, then leap off and take the path up the ridge to get the flower. 
Kion believes it will be easier to swim across Dirisha and climb the ridge, but she advises him that the easy way isn't always the best way. Reluctantly, he agrees to try it her way, searching for logs, and Nirmala tells him that one will come. Irritably, Kion mutters that he could have waited for logs in the Pride Lands, but Nirmala reminds him that he was sent here to be healed - he must learn patience and concentration. She spots a log coming, stating that Kion can do this, but he misses it and falls into the river. She comforts him, saying that it was a good try, assuring him another log will come. Sure enough, one does, but Kion misses it completely this time and falls into Dirisha. Nirmala encourages him to keep trying, adding that while she knows this is hard, he'll complete the task soon. Kion growls that it won't be soon enough, and concerned, she strokes her tail along his spine, reassuring him that he just needs patience. Just then, Mhina arrives, and Nirmala informs him that they have a long way to go in Kion's healing. She leaves the two to talk, heading to Dirisha to drink. Mhina asks Kion what she wants him to do, and he responds that he has to fetch a flower from the ridge. Mhina urges him to try again, and Nirmala walks up, agreeing with him. She then spots another log, asking Kion if he's ready for another attempt. However, Kion misses for a third time, coughing up water, and Nirmala asks if he's alright. Kion affirms that he's fine, and while she offers for him to take a break, he refuses, not wanting to slow down. He hisses under his breath that Mhina distracted him, and amused, Nirmala admits that she heard that.
Supportively, she reveals that another log is coming, and Kion leaps toward the log. At the same time, Ullu flies up to Nirmala, stating that Rani needs her, and Kion falls into Dirisha. Frantically, Ullu reports that Reth's Pride is attacking in Marsh Forest and the Tundra, shocking Kion, and Nirmala asks how they got here. Urgently, Kion says that they must be fought off, but Nirmala orders him to stay at Dirisha until he completes his task. Upon arriving at the battle scene, Nirmala is horrified to see Ekene attempting to suffocate Rani, and immediately, she slams into him. Warning him to stay away from her niece, Nirmala then strikes Ekene across his muzzle, unbalancing him. Back at Dirisha, Kion notes that Nirmala wants him to finish this task, grabbing the flower and rushing to Marsh Forest. Meanwhile, Nirmala and Fuli help Rani settle under a tree. Once Reth and his pride have retreated, Nirmala supports Rani as they walk up to Kion and Mhina. Turning to Rani, Nirmala tells her that she'll receive herbs when they get back, and she thanks her aunt. Kion then informs Nirmala that he got the flower, but it got trampled. However, she doesn't care and admits that getting it wasn't the point of the entire task. He feels as if he has more steps to take, to which Nirmala replies that there's still a long way yet.
Later, Nirmala and Kion approach the Lion Guard and Night Pride outside the Tree of Life. Nirmala instructs Kion to wash the mud off of his face, which he does, commenting that he feels much better. Mhina asks how his healing is going, and he says that Nirmala gave him tuliza for his scar. She then joins in the conversation, adding that they have a long way to go. Shortly after, Kion asks Nirmala what today's exercise is, and she explains that he will allow tree frogs to jump on his back, making him skeptical, and she adds that it depends on him. Soon, at Marsh Forest, tree frogs are hopping all along Kion, who asks how long they have to stay on him, and Nirmala replies that they will for as long as they want. She reassures him that this exercise will keep him calm and relaxed, and Kion mentions how the tuliza is helping his scar, pleasing him. In Desert Plains, Rani assures Mhina that Nirmala knows what she is doing. After Ullu reports an attack in Winter Woods, Rani dashes to Marsh Forest, and Nirmala inquires as to what's wrong. She explains that an army of predators is attacking Cek's Flock in Winter Woods, and without another word, they head there. During the battle, Baliyo is temporarily paralyzed by Ora, and Nirmala and Surak help him away from the battlefield. Following the battle, Nirmala reports that the effects of the venom will wear off soon.
When Rani lashes out at Kion for leading the army of predators here, Nirmala brushes Rani's flank with her tail, telling her that being mad will not fix anything. Meanwhile, in Leopon Plains, Ayo comments that Kenene and Nirmala are gifted healers. Back in the Pride Lands, Simba reassures Nala that Kenene and Nirmala are talented healers and will cure Kion. Later, Nirmala joins the Lion Guard, Night Pride, and Kingiza on a patrol of Marsh Forest. Some time afterward, Nirmala takes Kion to Pratibimba, the Lake of Reflection, and she instructs him to look at his reflection and tell her what he sees. Kion mutters that he can see his scar, wishing for it to disappear, but she points out that it might never go away. Kion affirms that he came here to be healed, but Nirmala reminds him that the scar doesn't fully define him for who he is, puzzling him, and she goes on to say it's only skin-deep. There is more inside of him, but he needs to remember that. Suddenly, she yawns, noting that she needs sleep, and she begins to leave. Kion calls her back, questioning if she's going to help him, but Nirmala admits that there is no more she can do - to complete his healing, he must look inside of himself - which only confuses Kion more.
Meanwhile, in Bamboo Woods, Bunga wonders if Kion's scar has healed yet, though Fuli recalls Nirmala saying that he still has more steps left. When Mhina checks on Kion at Pratibimba, he informs him of Nirmala instructing him to look inside himself. Mhina agrees with her, wanting Kion to rediscover who he really is. During a patrol of Ciso River, Fuli reminds Beshte that Nirmala said Kion's healing session would take a while. Later, as he vents his worries about Kion to himself, Mhina notes that Nirmala said he still has steps to take. Concurrently, Nirmala is on patrol with the Lion Guard and Night Pride when Ullu and Cara report that the army of predators is attacking in Bamboo Woods and Winter Woods. While the Lion Guard and some of the Night Pride rush off to defend Bamboo Woods, the other Night Pride members, including Nirmala, rush to Winter Woods. While spending the day with Mhina at Icy River, Kion notes that he's done better with Nirmala's healing exercises. Days later, Nirmala is on patrol with Jivin, Maya, and Surak when Ullu frantically flies up to them, warning that the army of predators is attacking in full, and they rush to the Tree of Life to warn Janna. She urges them to go fight, but the entrance to the Tree is suddenly blocked by a large boulder, and the amount of pride members, combined with their voices, causes Nguruma to slip into a panic attack. Immediately, Nirmala orders everyone to stand back. Nguruma confesses that he's worried about Kion, and she assures him that he'll be fine; their main concern is him.
Once he calms down, Nirmala instructs Makini to fetch her thyme and ragweed for him, which she does immediately, and she tells him to lap the herbs up. Doing so, Nguruma thanks her, and with his panic attack settled, she asks Janna what they'll do now. She orders the strongest pride members to push against the boulder, but it doesn't work. Following the defeat of the predators and them being sent far away by Kion, Nirmala, approaching him, murmurs that he learned to master the Roar, controlled his emotions, and overcame his obstacles with patience and method - thereby declaring him fully healed. Kion thanks her, looking forward to their futures, knowing that they have prevailed. Weeks later, Nirmala is one of the Night Pride members that gathers outside the Tree of Life to bid farewell to the Lion Guard, Makini, and Nguruma.
===Story of the Mwanga Pride===
== Family ==
* Mate: Surak
* Son: Danyal
* Daughter: Aminia
* Niece: Rani
* Nephew: Baliyo
* Brother-in-law: Jivin
* Sister-in-law: Maya
* Mother-in-law: Janna
* Father-in-law: Dayaalu
==Trivia==
* Nirmala enjoys spending time with Rani and Baliyo.
* Nirmala is voiced by Miki Yamashita.
* Nirmala's catchphrase, "Aramakaro," is derived from the Urdu phrase "Araam karo," which means "take rest."
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