I woke up the next day and pondered to myself about something. I know what I haven't had for a long time, a day or night out drinking booze! It's been so long since I drunk a lot of the good stuff as well as Berry Punch trying to get the best of me when drunk but failing everytime. So you know what, forget what the others are doing, I'm going to get wasted tonight! Now who should I spent it with, I asked myself, then it hit me, why my cousin Vinyl Scratch of course, I'm sure she'd be up for it.

So I left my house and no sooner had I walked into town, I saw a long line going from the town centre to a long path leading to Sweet Apple Acres. Since my curiosity got the better of me as it always does, I decided to fly up and slowly look to see why there was a long queue. I flew along a long, long, long line, until I saw the end of the queue where there was a stand and the Apple family seemed to be selling something. Upon getting closer, I could see that it was apple cider which is kind of my guilty pleasure, I tried it once before long ago and it was quite good, but it didn't suit my tastebuds...but Berry Punch's drink on the other hand, that is good quality.

"Morning you two, is this a long line for apple cider?" I said to them as I flew down to the ground.

"Eeyup!" Big Mac replied.

"But why?"

"Ah guess it's cause since everypony loves it so much, they'll literally try to get here earlier just to get their hooves on a drink." Applejack answered.

Then Applejack went across to a megaphone and began to speak, "Attention everypony, cider season is now officially open!"

The ponies smiled as one by one, they bought a mug of apple cider and this carried on for what was at least like an hour as the queue got smaller and smaller. Then, when I saw it was Rainbow Dash's turn to get a mug, none of the cider came out of the tap from the last barrel and she showed an irritated expression.

"Uh, sorry everypony, that's it for today." Applejack announced.

The ponies replied with disappointing looks.

"Surprise, surprise, you ran out again." Dash exclaimed.

"Yeah, you always run out." Caramel added.

"For the record, I don't mind if-" Fluttershy got cut off just then.

"Why can't you make enough cider for all of us, or at least for me?" Dash asked.

Soon, several other ponies started complaining, I knew I had to do something. I leapt up on the cider stand and cleared my throat.

"Hold on everypony, I'm sure the Apple family have tried their best to keep up with the supplies this year." I said to them.

"They always say that!" Caramel complained.

"And it's always true. But Apple family cider is made with love and integrity, and only the highest quality apples in Equestria. Sorry, but that recipe takes time."Applejack explained, "If y'all just be patient, we'll have plenty more tomorrow." Applejack announced as the other ponies began leaving in a huff.

"So much for me being good at crown control." I said with disappointment.

"Don't say that Bond, we thank you for trying to help." Applebloom assured.

"She's right, y'know!" Pinkie Pie added cheerfully. "You can't rush perfection! And this year's batch was perfection!"

"Uh, Pinkie Pie?" Fluttershy asked trying to prevent Dash from exploding with rage.

"I'll never forget the cider I just drank! It was a moment in time that will never exist again."

Rainbow Dash began growling as if she was literally going to explode, but a sudden honking interrupted us all. Motorized noises followed after. We looked to the left side of the trail to see something come our way. It seemed to be some kind of vehicle or machine. I could see some kind of light bulb on the top.

"What in Equestria is that?" Applejack asked, walking towards us.

Two objects near the light bulb polluted the air, releasing small puffs of smoke. The machine seemed to somehow gain the attention of Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. They widened their eyes at the sight and walked towards the machine excitedly, being followed by other ponies as well. The machine moved closer to the stand until it halted after damaging the white fence nearby, annoying Granny Smith. Well… there goes my first impression.

Two tall ponies jumped out of the machine and faced the crowd. They looked…odd…

"Well, lookie what we got here, brother of mine, it's the same in every town." He randomly began singing. "Ponies with thirsty throats, dry tongues, and not a drop of cider to be found." He provided an example of this with one of the ponies in the crowd. "Maybe they're not aware that there's really no need for this teary despair"

"That the key that they need to solve this sad cider shortage you and I will share." His obviously twin brother finished, causing the other ponies to awe and excitedly chatter.

"Well you've got opportunity

In this very community" They both sang.

"He's Flim."

"He's Flam"

"We're the world famous Flim Flam brothers

Traveling salesponies nonpareil"

I narrowed my eyes.

"Non-pa what?" Pinkie Pie questioned.

"Nonpareil," Flim answered. "And that's exactly the reason why, you see

No pony else in this whole place will give you such a chance to be where you need to be." He grabbed Applebloom and kissed her on the forehead.

"And that's a new world, with tons of cider

Fresh squeezed and ready for drinking."

"More cider than you can drink in all your days of thinking." Flam slid down a sort of tube that was connected to the machine. It appeared to be some sort of vacuum or suction device. However, I managed to spot Derpy in the crowd as well. She was flying above us, noticing the scene as well.

"I doubt that." Rainbow Dash commented.

"So take this opportunity." They sang.

"In this very community." The crowd joined.

"He's Flim"

"He's Flam"

"We're the world famous Flim Flam brothers

Traveling salesponies nonpareil."

"I suppose by now you're wondering 'bout our peculiar mode of transport."

"I say, our mode of locomotion."

"And I suppose by now you're wondering, where is this promised cider?"

"Any horse can make a claim and any pony can do the same."

"But my brother and I have something most unique and superb

Unseen at any time in this big new world."

"And that's opportunity"

"Folks, it's the one and only, the biggest and the best"

"The unbelievable"

"Unimpeachable"

"Indispensable"

"I can't believe-able"

"Flim Flam brothers' Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000!"

"Oh, we got opportunity

In this very community

Please Flim, please Flam, help us out of this jam

With your Flim Flam brothers' Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000" I could only look at the crowd in surprise.

"Young filly, I would be ever so honored if you might see fit to let my brother and I borrow some of your delicious, and might I add spell-bindingly fragrant apples for our little demonstration here?" Flim asked Applejack.

"Uh, sure, I guess." Applejack answered, still a little confused about what is going on.

"Opportunity, in our community." The crowd added.

"Ready Flim?"

"Ready Flam?"

"Let's bing-bang zam!"

"And show these thirsty ponies a world of delectable cider!" They exclaimed as they powered the machine with their magic."

"Cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider..." The crowd continuously began to chant.

"Watch closely my friends!" Flim advised as the suction device hovered over a tree and sucked in the apples from it.

"The fun begins!"

"Now, here's where the magic happens." Flim stood on top of the machine. "Right here in this heaving roiling cider press boiling guts of the very machine…" I looked to my sides to see Twilight, Spike, and Rarity all chanting with the crowd as well. I could hardly believe it. "Those apples plucked fresh are right now as we speak being turned into grade-A top-notch five-star blow-your-horseshoes-off one-of-a-kind cider!"

"Feel free to take a sneak peek!" Flam encouraged, causing several ponies to race over to the machine.

Although, Granny Smith interrupted, causing the crowd to cease their chant.

"Now wait, you fellers, hold it!

You went and over-sold it!

I guarantee that what you have there won't compare

For the very most important ingredient

Can't be added or done expedient

And it's quality, friends, Apple Acre's quality and care!"

"Well Granny, I'm glad you brought that up, my dear, I say I'm glad you brought that up" Flim responded. "You see that we are very picky when it comes to cider if you'll kindly try a cup." He caught a cup out of nowhere and hoofed it to Granny Smith, who took a sip and looked shock.

"Yes, sir, yes ma'am this great machine, it's just the very best" I looked over to the machine to see it perfected in passing fine apples and discarding the bad ones.

"So whaddaya say then, Apples

Care to step into the modern world

And put the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 to the test?"

"Cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider, cider…" The crowd again began to chant while I could only remain speechless, feeling that these two were bad news…

"What do you think, folks? Do you see what the Apples can't? I see it clear as day! I know she does! So does he!" He pointed at me, causing me to feel very irritated. "C'mon Ponyville, you know what I'm talking about!"

"We're saying you've got," They began.

"Opportunity" The crowd joined.

"In this very community

He's Flim, he's Flam

We're the world famous Flim Flam brothers

Traveling salesponies nonpareil"

"Yeah!" They finally finished.

There was nothing I could say after seeing all that.

"Oh you know what, I cannot handle this, I am soooo out of here!"

I then flew away as far as I could from those two show-offs...talk about bragging rights, I needed a drink badly. So I flew back to the town and to my surprise, there was barely anypony around, probably because they were all still at the farm. I looked up to see a window opening from one of the houses. It was my cousin's, suddenly I heard a boom and music played from the bedroom once more.

"Uh oh, here we go again." I said to myself.

"Awww yeah! It's wub time!" Vinyl yelled as she lifted her head out the window.

"I see that the empty town has given you ideas?" I asked loudly.

"Oh hey there cousin, it sure has. Come on in!"

Then to my relief, the music was turned right down as I opened the door to see Vinyl smiling and we shared a friendly hug as cousins.

"So how have you been doing, Bond?"

"Pretty well for myself, I guess."

"But it's not totally perfect?"

"Not really..." I sighed, "...it's been a while since I shared my love to my marefriend who's on vacation, not to mention that it's been a while since I did a DJ gig followed by having a drink...I feel like I'm neglecting my cutie mark."

I then sat down on the sofa and feeling low as I looked at my cutie mark, I then felt Vinyl putting her hoof around me.

"Awww man, I know how you feel." Vinyl then gasped, "I have an idea, why don't you come along to one of my gigs? It's happening  outside Vanhoover."

"Vanhoover, that's a bit far away from here, isn't it?" I asked.

"It is, but I normally hire out a transport van from a company from Canterlot to help me out." she explained.

"That's good to know, but you really want me to come along and DJ with you?"

"Yeah, I'm not kidding, it would be totally awesome to hang out with you again as a DJ partner as we once did before."

"Then...I'll do it. Then afterwards, we can get a drink when we get back to Ponyville. Although I'll keep an eye on you so that Octavia doesn't come home to see you staggering around somewhere."

"Shut up, cousin, you know I can't help that." she said whilst beginning to laugh.

"I know, my bad." I replied as we shared a laugh.

"Alright then, I'll get my equipment packed so we'll be ready to travel."

"Cool!"

Sometime later, a van pulled up and with my help, got Vinyl's equipment packed and loaded, ready to go to outside Vanhoover. The trip took sometime as well as when we arrived, we came across a nightclub that was outside the city which must be where Vinyl is having her DJ gig. I got out of the van and looked up to see it being Sunset already, we proceeded to unpack the equipment and bring them inside to find the place empty but with the lights in place, before placing them down on the centre stage.

"Wow Vinyl, you sure know how to pick your places to DJ." I said with a surprise expression.

"That's because I learn to pick the best places wherever my music goes." Vinyl replied.

"Sweet."

After setting up the equipment, it all looked ready to go, now all we needed was a crowd and we were set. By the time the first few walked in, we were given a few supplies of food and soft drinks as we needed them for sure.

"Alright, we've got a crowd going, ready to DJ with me, cousin?" Vinyl asked me as we got ourselves ready on stage.

"Bring it on!" I replied before we did a brohoof and got the first track started by Vinyl.

The moments that followed were simply indescribable...there was a mixture of what Vinyl called was Dubstep which lasted for nearly an hour, after she was done, I followed on the night with my side covering a genre called Uplifting Trance and the young colts and fillies were dancing away, moving to the beats of the music. All the while, I looked at Vinyl, in order to be sure she doesn't collapse like last time, but on this night, she didn't so she must've learned from her mistakes which made me smile and the night so much better. For once, I was doing what my cutie mark was displaying and I couldn't be more happier it was happening on this night.

Another hour later and we were both exhausted, but the music was over and the crowd was buzzing with cheers and applause, Vinyl grabbed a microphone and came forward to say something to the crowd.

"Thank you everypony from Vanhoover for coming tonight, I wanted to give a shout-out to my cousin, Bond Racer who was my DJ partner for this night only, see you all again soon, have a good night!" she spoke to them.

Afterwards, we shared a hug signalling our proud achievement and the fact that it all fell into place.

We shortly had to pack up and call it a night before travelling all the way back to Ponyville, it looked to be around midnight by the time we got back, but the night was so worth it.

"Don't worry about bringing the equipment in, I'll just put down by the sofa and deal with them in the morning." Vinyl said.

"Okay." I replied before adding, "It was a fantastic night and it felt great to finally do a DJ gig which I've been meaning to do for a very long time."

"Don't worry about it. Either way, it was real nice to hang out with you again."

"Same here...have a good night, Vinyl."

"You too, cousin."

We shared one last hug before I left her house and walked back home to my house. Once I got in, I took off my clothes and thought of nothing else but going straight to bed and sleeping away with thinking over my events with today. I guess the Flim Flam brothers did do me a favor as it allowed me to spend some time with Vinyl and perform at DJ gig which I so wanted to so since I became one of the elements of harmony. I did wonder though...maybe the six mares could tell me what happened while I was away and I hope they wouldn't be mad at me for not being there for the rest of the day. Next Chapter: Read It & Weep Estimated time remaining: 19 Hours, 12 Minutes