He was the same person who had directed him to the castle. He laid an icy hand on Dick’s brow, and the boy moaned at the cold touch.

Oh, I really love that moment--Kal caring for Dick despite his curse.

Kal's heart was sheathed in ice, but not completely. :)

"He checks on me at night, you know."

Awww. And I really enjoyed the slow progression of Bruce winning Kal's trust.

I enjoyed writing that. I figured it would be a slow process.

He looked down at Dick and smiled. Warmth from a sunny child! Yes.

Really shouldn't it be Dick that broke the spell and won Kal's love? Bruce seems mostly to have benefited from Dick's charm and warmth and Kal's caring for Dick...

Dick is a great conduit between them! :)

Ice rained down from the trees as it melted, loud cracks signaling the great chunks of ice breaking away from the mountains, leaving greenery behind. Snow melted into the ground, leaving mud and green buds poking through the ground as robins and wrens chirped and flew around the garden.

That's a great moment! I love the way you captured the suddenness and beauty of the transformation.

Thank you! It had a grand sweep to it, didn't it? :)

And the last line is beautiful. I'm so glad you posted this and I got to comment on it at last! :)

I'm tickled pink that you enjoyed it, Mithen! :)