It started out as a peaceful morning (Because it was still dark)
Who would disturb this peaceful pony from her sleep at this hour?
A split second before the disaster.
Cider season is about to start!
Rush in the early morning.
Don't you remember what happened last year?
"It's gonna be HAY when we get there!"
Sneaky Rainbow is sneaky. She's willing to torture
Pinkie Pie apparently, and in the best way possible.
Ahhh, camping, the best way to not be late for something!
Looks like there was a party inside the tent...
Where did all those ponies come from?
A little too much excitement for mere cider.
Why, I can't wait to taste that cider.
Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash being hugged by Pinkie Pie.
Fluttershy seems fine, but Rainbow Dash is not so happy.
Everypony in line for some apple cider. Yum!
Twilight Sparkle doesn't seem to mind the line.
Spike is happy that he gets to spend this time with Rarity...
Applejack's got a megaphone!
Even the queues seem enjoyable in Equestria.
Apple Bloom and Granny Smith, ready to sell some cider.
That's a lot of bits, Pinkie really likes apple cider.
Pinkie seems like she's enjoying her cider...
Pinkie Pie takes advantage of being first in line.
She just wants her cider...
Twinkleshine being hyper happy too.
Step right up ponies, and get your cider!
Lyra wants some cider, too.
Another old barrel of fresh cider.
Aw, better luck next time...
"Sorry, everypony! That's it for today!"
"Surprise surprise! You always run out!"
"Why can't you make enough for everypony?"
For the record, I don't mind if...
Applejack! You really need to stop running out of cider.
Um... why's Cheerilee complaining, too? Didn't she drink just a while ago?
Rainbow Dash, Berryshine and Cherry Berry angry.
Twilight watching Sweetie Drops and Berryshine argue.
No, not great, it was PERFECTION!
You really should've had some, you know.
It was like a moment in time you can never get back...
Yes, the cider was just that good...
Rainbow Dash extremely ticked off at Pinkie Pie for unknowingly rubbing it in her face
A blazing machine in the distance?
Look at the size of that wheel!
What is that thing strolling into town?
Income the machine stallions.
Worried looks on the ponies' faces.
The SSCS 6K emitting smoke.
I see a golden opportunity.
Ponies, running to the unexpected visitors.
Rose, Sweetie Drops, and Cherry Berry look on with surprised looks.
Rainbow Dash looks thrilled.
What's that over there? An impending musical number?
A stunned-looking Lyra and a happy-looking Rainbow Dash.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up, fillies and gentlecolts as my brother and I introduce carpetbagging to Ponyville, la-la-la-la-laaaa!"
Hmm, looking at their build I wonder if they're related to Mr. Cake's Unicorn ancestor
"Ponies with thirsty throats, dry tongues...."
"....and not a drop of cider to be found!"
Look at poor Berryshine's face; so dry.
Ponies mumbling about the song.
You've got Opportunity, right here in Ponyville. With a capital OP and that rhymes with C and that stands for Cider
Travelling salesponies nonpareil
Nonpareil; that means "without equal"
If the traveling salespony trade doesn't work out, he could always go into politics.
Derpy Hooves takes a quick nap in the background.
Ponies begin to get with the groove
The Flim Flam brothers putting on quite the show
Was the musical number really that good? Good enough to keep Spike from going off at Flam, that's for sure!
Ponies, singing along to the song.
Flim approaching Applejack.
"Young (and hopefully gullible) filly, might my brother and I have some of your spell-bindingly fragrant apples?"
"Cider, cider, cider, cider…"
"…cider, cider, cider, cider…"
Rainbow Dash cheering along (animated).
Even eggheads, dragons, and fashionistas like their cider.
Feel free to take a sneak peek!
Now wait, you fellers, hold it! You went and oversold it!
The car almost looks like the one from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Ponies nodding in agreement.
I'm glad you brought that up, my dear
Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Applejack look on.
What do you think, folks?
They've obviously learnt to dance from the same pony as Lyra
"I feel compelled to sing along!"
Wait for the big finish...
"No way no how that machine matches up with the care we put in our cider!"
"But if it really does work, we..."
"...could make everypony in town happy!"
"I just don't know, y'all. We've always made cider the same way."
"Huh?" What are they doing in our Apple Family huddle?
Applejack silencing her little sister.
Flam: "Don't you worry, everypony! There'll be plenty of cider for all of you!"
Flim: (quietly) "Once we drive Sweet Apple Acres out of business."
Family in complete shock.
"Still worried about Flim and Flam?"
Ah! I just fixed this fence!
I'm finally gonna drink it!
"You can't sell that cider!"
Rainbow, don't eat dirt...
"Is this some kind of cruel joke?" Actually, yes. Yes it is.
Big Mac, carryin' Apple Bloom by the tail.
Aww look at this poor little thing!
OH, THE EQUINITY! /)o30(\
"Our cider speaks for itself!"
Sneaky Bloom is best Bloom.
"NOPONY CALLS ME A CHICKEN!"
Applejack's got Hooves of Stone.
Twilight looking at her beautiful hoof.
Nobody calls Granny Smith a chicken!
Thanks for the support, Twi.
The Flim Flam brothers yawning.
Flim and Flam unimpressed.
See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!
Isn't it such a beautiful day?
"Okay, everypony, we're not gonna let those smooth talkers take our friend's farm."
Why so serious, Rainbow Dash?
They said we could become anything we wanted, so we became apples.
"Come on, brother, we've..."
"...gotta pick up the pace!"
"Right, uh, double the power!"
"We've gotta try something else!"
"I've got it, brother of mine."
Help!!! JANE, STOP THIS CRAZY THING!!!!
Aaand they're neck-and-neck! It's anybody's race now!
Twilight: "I'm proud of you, Applejack."
Applejack: "Thanks."
Twilight: "Integrity like that will always be... rewarded."
You can't get any sadder than that.
"Go ahead, everypony. Go on, y'all. It's okay."
So many hearts were broken.
Sweetie Drops: "Mine's got rocks in it."
I wouldn't pay one cent for this dreck!
NO!!!!! They meant YES!!!!! 1000 times
Looks like nopony wants our cider. Next town?
Keeping up poise, despite awkwardness.
Happy for Grade A, Apple Family cider.