Barafu

Mbele daima!- Barafu's Catchphase
Barafu is a white lioness. She was born in and currently resides in the Pride lands. She is looked after by the other lionessess in Simba's Pride since Barafu's mother's passing and her father's disappearance. 
== Appearance ==
Barafu has fluffy, light grey fur with a lighter shade muzzle, underbelly, and paws. Her nose is a very dark grayish red color pridelander-like nose. She has grayish orange colored in her inner ears, with brown underneath. She has a bit of tuft of fur sticking up from her head in the center. The tuft at the end of her tail is a dark, greyish brown. She has emerald eyes. She wears a blue flower on her head next to her ear. 
Once she reaches her teen years, not much changes besides her coat becoming much lighter, more of a white color and the tuft of fur on her head getting longer and messier.
==Personality==
Barafu is often optimistic. Even when times are hard, She maintains a hopeful outlook that inspires those around her, making her a beacon of light in dark times. She is also rather playful, even in her hardships, often using her playfulness to bond with others and lighten tense situations. She is shown to be naturally empathetic, understanding the struggles of others and offering comfort. Her kindness is one of her strongest traits, earning her the trust and admiration of her pride-mates. She often has a tendency to challenge rules and authority, often putting herself in risky situations. Beneath her optimistic, confident exterior, She harbors self-doubt. She frequently questions her worth and abilities, comparing herself unfavorably to others. She often blames herself for things beyond her control, carrying the weight of her parents’ absence and the tragedies she has endured.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Barafu was born in the Pride Lands as a member of Simba's pride. As a young cub, she became quick friends with another cub named Kinaya and one other lioness cub that is unknown atm. Besides her lion friends, she's also made friends with an African mouse named Moyo and a shy cheetah named Azizi. 
===Cubhood===
As a cub, she was known for her boundless energy, always eager to explore and play. Her mother, Lulu, was her anchor—a nurturing figure who taught Barafu the values of kindness, courage, and hope. Her father, Jasiri, was more distant, but Barafu admired his strength and wisdom, even though she sensed his inner turmoil. Tragedy struck when Barafu was still young. One fateful night, her mother, Lulu, was murdered, and her father vanished without explanation. Left alone and grieving, Barafu was taken in by her pride, but the loss left a permanent mark on her heart.
====Teen years====
Now a teenager, Barafu wrestles with her fears and insecurities as she embarks on a journey to uncover her destiny. Along the way, she faces challenges that test her resolve, but her unwavering optimism keeps her moving forward. She dreams of a future where she can honor her mother’s memory, find her father, and find her purpose in the Pride Lands.
==Trivia==
*Barafu likes to wear different flowers from time to time
*Barafu's name means Ice in Swahili(or Snow in Acehnese.)
*Barafu's catchphase means "Always foward" in Swahili
*Barafu has a love for stargazing, often associating the stars with her mother’s spirit watching over her
*LIke her grandmother, Akili, she hopes to become a healer one day
==Reference==
Barafu belongs to BlazyPazy.
Her page isn't done, so updates will be happening from time to time when i get to it.
Category:Characters
Category:Original Characters
Category:BlazyPazy
Category:Teenagers
Category:Lions
Category:Lionesses
Category:Pride Landers
Category:Protagonists