This story is a sequel to Ponies Give Me Hope

Months after the events of Ponies Give Me Hope, Twilight and the refugees from Equestria have built a new life for themselves hidden in the Badlands. But they can't hide forever, and the forces of Chaos grow eager to complete their conquest.

Back on Earth, Max finds that the magic of Equestria has begun to fade—although a few familiar faces continue to weave in and out of his life like old friends from a half-remembered dream. When the residual magic from his journey to Equestria attracts the attention of Chaotic forces back home, Max is thrust back into a world-hopping adventure to save them both from annihilation.

In the wake of a tragic disaster which stole Max's passion for life, he's wrapped himself in mild and mundane routine. The image of one particular pink party pony still haunts him as he navigates deep troughs of depression, wondering whether he will ever recover from his wounds of heart and soul. After a sudden trip through a portal into a land of pastel colors and friendly ponies, Max finds a battleground where the Magic of Friendship abounds. Can it help him to renew his hope for the future?

Special thanks to TwilightVulpix for the cover art - http://twilightvulpix.deviantart.com/
She does commissions! Wonderful commissions! :D