I don't really like myself without you
It didn't matter if they bicker the whole time. This was his moment alone with his Queen. A special moment as she brings another of their children into the world. There was a very real possibility that this child would be their last. The same goes with the potential of this being their last moment alone together. The rest would be filled with moments with their young child and Lace bossing around the herd. He knew she could do it considering their last small herd on the mainland.
Ironclad had once believed mares deserved the same power as their counterparts. It was his father who saw all mares as chess pieces. He used them up, but it was his own Queen that began to change his mind. Ironclad's mother was the only mare he ever saw Warsaw willingly give power to. The only mare he ever trusted. Ironclad began life seeing their strong love. It gave him a good outlook on life that allowed him to make bonds with several different mare's.
It was those mares who broke him. They brought out that peice of Warsaw hidden within his soul. Now only Arael and Lace deserved the best side of him. Everyone else could jump off a cliff.
Her intense gaze reminds him just how strong his pony mate was. She may be half his size, but he knows she could kick his ass. Though he had to admit watching her do it was sexy. A sigh leaves his lips as Lace calls his selfish. Absolutely he was. Spending his youth serving others and working for their happiness he decided after leaving the Inlet that he would do anything for his own. Lace's laughter stings. She could be so cold sometimes, but he loved her for it. Lace kept him working for her love and she was the only one he would try for.
"As if I wasn’t already" He chuckles. Her confidence was so sexy. The way she could boss around the other mares despite being smaller than them was super sexy. What he didn't expect was the final admission to agree to his terms. Ironclad watches in shock as she waddled towards the sea. "Interesting," He whispers as his legs begin to move forward. He swore there would have been more of a fight. Who knew getting her pregnant would calm her down like this. He laughs knowing she would kick him if she could read his mind.
The grey stallion splashes into the water with an excited pep in his movements. He guides Lace back to their youthful home. The same place they had met those many years ago. Despite the sudden request, he tries his best to act like a gentlemen during the swim. He sticks close to her side just in case she may need his help. The swim was long, even for him, but he had no worries about Lace. She was the strongest mare he has ever known.
Finally, the Inlet was in sight. His eyes zone in on the peddled beach that he once ran across as a colt. He wished he could do more for his unborn child. Give them back their birth right. He was in too deep for that now. Ironclad exits the sea and tries to assist Lace in doing the same. "I wish we could explore further, but I think our child would be safest staying on the beach." If she had other ideas he would take her further. Even if Parvati shows up in protest he would be ready to fight her off. His child deserves this.