Before the events of Power Rangers Dino Super Charge episode 16: Freaky Fightday
Ivan was snoring away on his safari bed when he was suddenly prodded by a ruler. It was Kendall. She looked flustered and extremely irate.
In a daze, Ivan opened up one eye and asked, "What's the matter, Ms Morgan?"
Before the words even came out of his mouth. Ivan knew he would regret his words. Kendall immediately launched into a rapid explanation about what happened.
Apparently, the museum had accepted a grant from Prince Philip to promote Zandar and they have paid a theatre troupe to act out a historical play from Zandar's past.
Ivan interjected, "I'm not an actor nor a thespian, why does it matter to me ?"
Kendall said, "It's your story. 'The Good Knight and the Princess', commissioned by King Colin and according to some scholars, it is seen as a piece of immense historical and cultural value."
Ivan sat up immediately. "May I take a look?" He asked.
Kendall passed him the script that she was carrying. Ivan quickly perused it.
"What are your thoughts on it?" Kendall asked.
Ivan was silent. His eyes were far away.
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Ivan entered the bustling tavern and looked around. The tavern was exactly as he remembered in his childhood. It felt good to be back home after being away for five years.
He left his hometown of Teska Tuga to be a squire under Sir Wilfred and the Knights of Zandar.
He scowled at the thought. Sir Wilfred expelled him from the Order of the Knights of Zandar after what his actions at Aaronne Glade. He had joined the rangers of Zandar under Marquis Rex and liked it there. They roamed Zandar, keeping the peace and protecting the people from robbers and invaders alike. They would never be honoured, nor would their work ever be recognised.
A familiar shout broke his reverie.
"Barkeep! Give us food, beer and lodging. We have a gold coin for you if you hurry."
It was Sir Wilfred. The aged knight, who was still hale and hearty at the age of ninety, was flanked by a section of knights, most of them were veterans in former wars. Ivan felt a twinge of irritation.
In a fit of anger, Ivan drawled, "Well well well. The ageing knights are throwing their weight around like they own the place."
Sir Wilfred snorted, "Know your place, brat. I am the future, Ivan."
Miffed, Ivan shot back, "With all your grand hypocritical talk of honour? It is just a cover-up for weakness! I have a better future with the Rangers. We have been victorious in Istria Triste, Aaronne Glades and more. What can the Knights say for themselves?"
It was a low-blow and Ivan knew it. The knights had recently lost a skirmish against some foreign invaders from the East. Ivan did not know it at the time. They were facing elite Mongol scouting parties that were personally led by Subutai, a famed general of Genghis Khan. The knights would have been completely vanquished if Sir Wilfred did not intervene.
Ivan and Sir Wilfred stared down at each other. The knights by Sir Wilfred gave Ivan a condescending look. Ivan gripped his sword handle in response. He was outnumbered but he would never lose to a knight. He had learnt his combat skills from the Ranger-General of the Zandarian rangers, Marquis Rex, who was a famed fighter throughout Zandar. He will not disgrace the pride of a Zandarian ranger by losing to some aged knight.
Sir Wilfred growled, "Ivan, I see you are still sore over me expelling you from the Order for your actions against the Venetian. You should stop making a scene. Everyone in the tavern is staring at a Zandarian ranger misbehave."
Scowling, Ivan turned around in a huff. He was suddenly aware that everyone was staring at him. Irate, Ivan sat at a table and stared at Sir Wilfred and his knights with glowering eyes.
Suddenly, the doors to the tavern burst open. A bloodied soldier came running in. He went up to Sir Wilfred and said, "Sir Wilfred! The Princess' convoy has been ambushed and she was abducted as well. We need help to rescue her."
Sir Wilfred swore, "I had tried to make sure that this would not happen. Where was it?"
"Near Cozumel."
Sir Wilfred suddenly glanced at Ivan. Their eyes met. For a moment, Ivan thought he saw his own eyes staring back at him.
Ivan immediately got to his feet and told the barkeep, "I am Ivan, a ranger of Zandar. Relay this message to Marquis Rex. I am going after the Princess' abductors."
Sir Wilfred roared, "You will do no such thing! This is a matter for the royal knights!" Sir Wilfred tried to grab Ivan by the collar, but Ivan was far quicker.
Ivan immediately ran towards his horse and got on it. His heart is hammering inside him. He would save the princess and make Sir Wilfred look like a fool if it was the last thing he ever did.