Ayo

***HEY, WHAT IN THE PRIDE LANDS IS GOING ON HERE???***

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## Biological Infomation

### Nicknames

Queen Ayo (by Leopon Plains residents)
Mom (by her children)
Grandma (by her grandchildren)
Aunt Ayo (by her nieces and nephews)

## Association Information

### Alignment

Good

**Ayo** is a adult female Asiatic leopon. She is Ajani's mate and queen consort, the mother of Mhina, Tatu and Kicheko, and the the adoptive mother of Kopa.

## Appearance

Ayo is a sleek-furred, with her base fur being light brown. Her muzzle, paws, and underbelly are tan. Her rosettes are a tan color outlined in a dark brown. Her eyes are light sky blue and has a dark brown stripe going from her forehead to the back of her head.

As the queen of Leopon Plains, she sports a ceremonial painted blue stripe on her forehead.

## Personality

Ayo is shown to be a very loving and attentive mother, paying attention to the needs of each of her children, and ensuring that each one gets her undivided attention.

As a queen, Ayo is shown to be compassionate and fair, and is willing to welcome any animal in need to Leopon Plains.

## History

### Backstory

Ayo was born in Grass Walls as the daughter of King Uziki and Queen M'yawa, and the older sister of Marali.

As a cub, Ayo enjoyed learning about hunting, and soon became the best hunter in Grass Walls.

When she was an adolescent, Ayo traveled to Leopon Plains, where she met and fell in love with Prince Ajani, and the two soon decided to marry, after Ajani became the king of Leopon Plains. Once Ajani ascended to the throne, he and Ayo married.

Soon, Ayo gave birth to three cubs, named Mhina, Tatu, and Kicheko. A few months after Kicheko’s birth, Amali informed Ajani and Ayo that a young lion cub had been found at the border.

Ajani and Ayo went to the border, and introduced themselves to Kopa. Ajani and Ayo were enchanted by the young cub, and decided to adopt him.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands

#### A Celebration in the Pride Lands

While at the watering hole, Ono sees Mhina's family and flies off to inform the Royal Family. The Tumaini Pride is brought to Pride Rock, and the Lion Guard is assigned to keep the cubs busy. Ayo is taken inside the den, and watches as Simba and Ajani talk about the treaty. Later, she attends the Kupatana celebration, and follows the Tumaini Pride home the next day.

#### The Pride Lands Games

Ayo arrives in the Pride Lands with the Leopon Plains delegation, and watches the Pride Lands Games.

#### Kion and Nguruma's Birthday

Ayo attends Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration.

#### A Fragile Hope

Ayo and Ajani assemble their children, Anika, and Kamaria in Msafiri Forest. Ajani explains that Jivin is ill, and Ayo adds that they must leave at once.

#### Mhina's Tale

Ayo is indirectly mentioned by Mhina when he talks about the stories she and Ajani used to tell him about Sakina and Amun.

#### A Wonderful Royal Summit

Ayo, Ajani, and Mhina arrive in the Pride Lands for the Royal Summit, and Ajani and Ayo stand beside a baobab tree. Simba and Nala join them, with Simba expressing his gratitude that they came to the summit today, to which Ajani thanks him, saying that they've looked forward to returning to the Pride Lands. Upon greeting Uziki and M'yawa, Mhina notices Kion speaking to Ajani and Ayo.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands

After Ajani reveals that they are going to the Pride Lands today, Ayo says that they must speak to Simba. In the Pride Lands, they greet the Lion Guard and Anga at Lake Matope, and Ajani and Ayo say that they need to speak with Kion's parents regarding the Outlander attacks. Ajani explains to Simba that he and Ayo have learned of the Outlander battles from Mhina, and Nala offers them fresh-kill inside the den, to which Ayo thanks her. She asks Nala about how she and Simba felt when Kion began leading the Lion Guard, and she says that while they were worried at first, Kion has proven that he is capable of facing any danger. Ayo mentions that she and Ajani believe Mhina will be a great ruler, having been impressed by his tales and hoping he will find someone to rule alongside. When Mhina and his siblings return from a patrol, Ayo tells Ajani that they are ready to leave, and the Tumaini Pride makes their way back to Leopon Plains.

Later, as part of the Leopon Plains delegation, Ayo arrives in the Pride Lands in order to hear urgent news from Simba, who wishes to have them escorted to Pride Rock. Kion and the Lion Guard take them to Pride Rock, and Simba leads then inside the den to discuss. Unbeknowst to them, Shupavu and Njano have reported their presence to Scar, who deems the news interesting. When Simba confesses that Scar has returned, the delegations are shocked and share glances with one another. Some time after, Ayo attends the meeting in which Ajani and Mhina announce Scar's revival. When the battle for the Pride Lands begins, Ayo is one of many animals gathered outside the base of Pride Rock. Later, Ayo, her mate, and her cubs run into the Lair, exclaiming Mhina's name worriedly, though Mhina reassures her it's just a scar. Simba soon leads everyone out so Kion and Mhina can have alone time.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy

Outside the Tumaini Pride Den, Tatu wonders if Kion and Ono's healing is going well at the Tree of Life, and Ayo is confident both are doing well, placing her faith in Kenene and Nirmala. After Amali delivers the morning report, Tatu mentions how good it was of Jasiri to protect the Pride Lands, and Ayo agrees with her. Later, Mhina admits to Kion that he misses his family. When Mhina speaks to Lenga, he states that he knows his parents and siblings would accept his relationship with Kion. During his confrontation with Mhina, Ubaya promises to kill all of the members in his family, including his parents.

## Songs

* Kwetu Ni Kwetu
* Long live the King

## Family

* **Father:**Uziki
* **Mother:**M'yawa
* **Sister:**Marali
* **Mate:** Ajani
* **Sons:**Mhina and Kicheko
* **Daughter:**Tatu
* **Adoptive Son:** Kopa
* **Sisters-in-law:**Shabaha and Sana
* **Adoptive Grandsons:**Ushindi, Kabili, Uhuro, Ogelea, Nuru
* **Adoptive Granddaughters:**Malkia and Uzima
* **Father-in-law:**Ubaya
* **Mother-in-law:**Atiena
* **Brothers-in-law:**Patch and Safari
* **Adoptive Niece:**Leta
* **Adoptive Nephew:**Tojo
* **Nieces:**Subira and Maua
* **Nephews:** Afua, Pili, and Kiongozi
* **Sons-in-law:**Kion and Jiwe