Thanks for all the wonderful emails in response to the first part of my series. I had a lot of requests for the Lita part, and I also received some questions about the Royal Family Part 1, such as...

~Hey this is great but does Darien stop the car before he jumps out?

Yes, Darien does stop the car. ^_^

~Did she die or did she transform and jump out of the car or did she just jump out of the car?

I'm afraid you'll just have to wait until the 2nd part to see what happened to Serena. Sorry! Anyway, as requested, here is Lita's Part 1. It's a bit long, so I may have to break it up into two emails, but I'll try to fit it in one. And some parts are kinda goofy, but please try to bear with me. ^^ Anymore questions or comments, feel free to email me anytime, I'd love to hear from you! Next up will be Ami's Part 1, and after that, the very emotional Part 2 of the Royal Family story. Thanks again, and I hope you like the story!

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The Legacy of Sailor Moon:

THE UNTOLD STORY

Lita Kino Part 1

"I swear, every day is more tiring than the last!"

Lita Kino yelled into her empty apartment. Running her restaurant, 'Kino's Kulinary Kitchen' was never an easy job.

"And on top of everything else, I have to come home and clean, cook some more, do paperwork, and feed Thunder. Well, you're worth it, aren't you sweetie?" Lita knelt down and fondled her black labrador's ears affectionately. Standing up, she plopped onto her sofa and pressed her answering machine's playback button.

"Miss Kino! This is Mrs. Sturnbridge at Crowns Drive! Where ARE my stuffed radishes?! CALL ME!"

Lita sighed. "I should stuff you, you old windbag..."

BEEP

"Kino. We haven't recieved payment on your two dozen fresh hams. Please call me at 555 - HAMS. Thank you."

"I'll get that right out to you, Mr. Durham."

BEEP

"Hey Lita, it's Ken. If your burnt out from work, would you like to go see a movie? My treat. Well... um... just get back."

The tape clicked and shut off.

"Three messages Thunder. Should I go to the movie with Ken, or clean the entire apartment from top to bottom? It is cleaning day after all, and I really should..."

"WOOF!"

"Well, I guess that answers my question."

Lita stood in front of the crowded movie theater in a dress that the wind blew right through.

(Why did I wear this? If Ken doesn't get here soon, I'll be like the ice sculpture I carved this morning.) She hugged herself in a desperate attempt to keep warm.

Suddenly, Ken's brownish-blonde hair caught her attention in the crowd. Lita gawked at him, she hadn't seen him in so long, and he looked older and more mature. More handsome. He was taller, and had more width in his shoulders... his hair had streaks of blonde running through it, complementing his slight tan. Ken's appearance might have changed, but his blue eyes still held that all familiar twinkle that seemed to hint that he was laughing at his own private joke. He looked wonderful, and Lita hadn't been prepared for it.

"Ken! Over here!"

Lita's smile dropped when she saw who was with Ken.

"Hey Lita, long time no see, huh? This is Kristin. Kristin this is Lita, one of my old friends from school."

Kristin openly glared at Lita, not bothering to hide her dislike for the taller girl.

Lita glared at Kristin.

"Well, let's see a movie," Ken chirped, pulling his new girlfriend inside.

"Must be a horror movie," Lita muttered, walking into the theater.

(If that frizzy, fake dyed hair gets in my face one more time, I'll pull it out strand by strand!)

Lita fumed silently, sitting by Kristin in the dark theater. She could think of plenty of names to call her instead of 'Kristin', but she kept quiet for Ken's sake.

(I'd like to call her a lot of bad names if she doesn't stop smashing my foot with her 4-inch heels!)

They were watching some sort of alien invasion movie, which sent Kristin screaming into Ken's arms.

(I came here tonight thinking I'd have a good time with Ken ALONE, but no, he just happens to have his girlfriend along who is a total freakin' brat!) And at that moment, Kristin dropped her ice-cold drink into Lita's lap.

"You jerk! You did that on purpose," she yelled, jumping up. Kristin smirked innocently.

"I would never, Lita! It was an accident, I swear!"

"Some accident! Thanks Ken, but I'm gonna leave before Miss Plastic Surgery here does any real damage. Goodbye!"

Lita gathered her things and stormed out of the theater crying.

Three days later, Lita slumped behind the counter of her restaurant, bored out of her mind.

"How are the muffins coming, Jack?"

"Almost done Lita. 10 minutes," came a deep yell in back.

Lita skimmed through a menu and then scrubbed the counter for the third time.

"When everybody's at work... I finish the crosswords," she said, pulling out the newspaper. Working her way through the puzzle, she started reading out loud, completely absorbed in the game.

"A four letter word meaning 'deep and eternal affection for another person'. Oh, that's easy! It's-"

"Love."

Lita's head shot up. A tall man with blonde hair and deep brown eyes stood in front of her, studying the crossword.

"I'm so sorry sir! I was so caught up in this stupid puzzle, that I didn't see you come in." Lita threw the paper in the trash.

The man smiled, revealing perfect, white, straight teeth.

"That's okay, I'm in no rush. I work at the law office across the street, and I'm pretty bored most of the time. The crossword looked a hell of a lot more interesting than you think."

"You're a lawyer?"

"Yeah, a rookie lawyer I guess you could say. Bu, no one has the urge to sue lately, so I just sit there all day."

Lita straightened up and tossed her hair behind her shoulder.

"Can I take your order?"

The man set his briefcase on the counter and leaned forward.

"Well, what can you suggest, Miss...?"

"Kino."

"Ah, the lovely lady even owns this place."

"I suggest a salad or soup. Easier to take with you; very quick to eat."

"Okay, I'll take your good advice and order a Caeser salad."

"One Caeser salad coming right up. Jack?!"

"Got it Lita," came the yell again.

The man cocked his head to the side.

"Lita, huh? That's a very pretty name."

Lita flushed a light shade of pink and started scrubbing the counter again.

"I don't want to seem forward or anything Lita, but if you're not busy later, could we maybe go somewhere and eat dinner? I promise you wouldn't have to cook it." He smiled.

The rag in Lita's hand stopped.

"Um, well... I- I don't even know your name."

"It's Steve. Steven Whittmore."

Steve extended his hand and Lita shook it firmly, her eyes on his.

"Well, I'm still not sure-"

"Why don't you decide later? I'll come back here at seven, and if you're not here, I'll take the hint."

Lita handed him the fresh salad and cleared her throat.

"That's fine, Mr. Whittmore."

"Steve."

"Yeah, Steve."

Steve Whittmore walked out the door and disappeared into the hot sun.

"Thunder! Time for your bath," Lita called from the sparkling white bathroom. Her apartment might be on the small side, but it was clean and well decorated with colors and furniture that made it feel homey and inviting. Lita's money went into her business, not her apartment.

Thunder bounded into the room and jumped straight into the full tub, soaking poor Lita.

"Thunder! It's your bath, not mine! Besides, you've got to look nice for Steve tonight."

Lita sighed, content. She and Steve had been dating for a couple of months, surprising each other at work and going to fun places like the amusement park. Their relationship was getting serious.

"He'll be here any minute pup. Be on your BEST behavior!"

Lita dried Thunder, got dressed and placed dinner on the table, scolding Thunder for sniffing too close to the plates.

The doorbell rang.

Thunder barked wildly and a startled Lita dropped a bowl of rice, scattering it throughout the spotless kitchen.

"Oh no, I'm coming!"

She walked around the rice and ran to the door. A gasp escaped her throat when she saw a dozen giant Tiger Lilies blocking her view of the doorway.

"They're beautiful! C'mon in!"

Steve walked in and tripped over a rambunctious black lab who immediately pinned him to the carpet. He fell, laughing while Thunder gave him a thorough once-over with his tongue.

"Hey boy... or girl?"

"He's my baby boy."

"Can I get up and see your gorgeous mommy, boy?" He laughed and stood up, giving Lita a warm kiss.

"Wait till you see what I've cooked for tonight, Steve. I've got all of your favorites," Lita said, placing the flowers on the phone table.

"I bet everything will be delicious, but, there's something I need to talk to you about first," he replied, pulling Lita to the couch.

"What is it? You look so serious!"

"Lita, we've been dating for over two months now, right?"

"Right."

"Ever since I met you at 'Kino's' that day, I've had this feeling that you were perfect. We have so much in common, and we balance out so well, and..."

"What are you trying to say?"

"Well, Lita Kino, what I'm trying to say is, will you marry me?"

Lita clapped a hand over her mouth in shock and tears started falling from her eyes. She hugged Steve with all her might.

Thunder went wild.

Lita sat up in bed the next morning feeling ecstatic.

"I'm getting MARRIED," she screamed at the top of her lungs. A bang sounded above her, and someone yelled, "Shut up!"

"Make me!"

She jumped out of bed and stopped in her tracks when she saw a framed picture on her nightstand. Five girls dressed in high school uniforms were walking together amid the blossoming cherry trees. A short blonde girl with pigtails charged through the middle, pulling on the arms of the other two. All were laughing and happy.

(My friends, the scouts. I haven't told them. How long has it been now...?)

Lightning flashed outside her window.

"Well, even bad weather can't bring me down."

Lita reached for the phone, when it suddenly rang.

"Hello," Lita answered.

"Hey, Lita?" It was Ken. He sounded edgy, nervous. "Are you busy?"

"Not really, I'm-"

"Good. I need to talk to you. Can you meet me at Arisgawa Park? Five minutes?"

"Well, yeah I guess I can. But Ken, I'm-"

"Okay, see you in five!" He hung up.

"- getting married," Lita mumbled into the dial tone.

Lita ran for cover under the big gazebo. The rain, coming down in sheets, was so heavy that she could barely see in front of her.

"Whew, what rain! I hope Ken gets here soon."

Lita took a seat and waited. This park brought back so many memories. The gazebo brought back memories... memories involving Ken. It was so long ago that he had comforted her here after her boyfriend at the time had dumped her.

She waited some more.

And waited.

And waited.

"Fine. I'm going home to call the girls. Maybe-"

"Lita, wait!"

Ken ran into the gazebo, soaking wet.

"Didn't you bring an umbrella, Ken?"

"I didn't have time," he said, breathlessly. "I had to get here fast, and traffic was terrible."

He grabbed her shoulders and looked Lita straight in the eye.

"Lita, I was so wrong about Kristin. She was a fake and dishonest brat!"

"Well, that was just a teensy bit obvious," she smiled.

"But, Lita, she's one mistake that's out of my life. I'm SICK of making mistakes!"

"Well, she was a mistake from the beginning-"

"Lita, I'm not going to mess up again."

Ken cleared his throat and stared at her for a moment.

"Lita Kino, I love you. Will you marry me?"

End Part 1