Sometimes, bonds between friends transcend time and space. Following my return home, I (The Author) enjoyed my life as a Human...But, I felt the need to go back and see the friends who I held dear, so I could see them again, and forge a new life for myself in Equestria. But, something went wrong on my way back...and now, I'm in the magic-blasted lands which once housed the colorful, idealistic world I was once so proud of...

(This is an Alternate Continuation of my previous fanfic, "On Light Hooves I Tread". As such, I advise you to read that first, to get a clue on some of the elements of this fanfic.)