Nick's Pixels'n'stuff

[NICKtendo DS]

I made quite some progress with Princess Fantasy, but didn't want to showcase too much, since I'm not really looking for constructive feedback on majority of it (if there's a problem, it'd pop up eventually for me to fix).
This, however, I feel the need to show off. I love how her design turned out, but what's important is the animation, since wings isn't what I usually do, at least on this scale.

Like all the other Assist characters, she is a noble ruler. She is the Phoenix Dutchess and the only non-cameo Assist that is not part of the story. She is unlocked through special means.
Being a phoenix, first thing that comes to mind is rebirth. She is in her egg form at start, but hatches when your health is low or when 3 Kiwis are collected (Green/Assist Boost). She'll drop a Peach (4HP health restore) and follow you flying while breathing balls of fire.
While she has no kingdom marked on the map, it is believed that she rules the heavens beyond the sky. Being immortal, she flies freely through space. She's attracted to displays of great strength and spirit.