Wow
I am completely unfamiliar with Immortal Regis, but I really, really like this story. I feel for Serin, who's suddenly found that what sounds like her sanctuary likes someone else better and considers her an intruder, and I admire how, in spite of that, she still won't allow herself to harm the garden even as collateral damage. Now I want a sequel, so I can learn if they meet again, if she still visits the garden, what Youko was doing there in the first place and if Serin had to run from other fights later in life. If you're ever up for writing one, I'll definitely be up for reading it. :)