Flim and Flam returns to Ponyville, this time with a very different approach than last time. Rarity and Applejack both find themselves roped into the sly brother's next scheme, and Rarity is not too happy about it. While the twins are no threat to Applejack's business anymore, Rarity might instead find herself under attack. And the weapon is called "The Splendidly Swift Snipping Cybernetic Sewingmachine 700".
And what about Applejack? Well...
But why are Flim and Flam back? Are they still just after a quick bit, and gullible Ponyville just so happens to be their target once again? Or have the two salesponies really turned over a new leaf, as they claim?
No... why would they? They are skilled enough con artist to sell flight lessons to Rainbow Dash or Apples to Applejack, so why would they ever want to go honest?
Surely not because of... love... right...?
While listening to a song called "The Industrial Revolution" by Voltaire, I felt inspired to write something regarding the conflict between mass produced and hand made. But not in the way one might think. Today hand made stuff tend to be held in higher regard than mass produced, but was it always like that?
This also let me incorporate Flim and Flam, some of my favorite characters, so this story happened...
A couple of chapters might deserve a "Comedy" or "Sad" tag, but not the story as a whole. Also, Blueblood's appearance is only brief. There will be shipping in this story, but that is not the mane focus.
This is the first story I publish, so comments and constructive criticism will be highly appreciated.
Proofread by rosebug
Here is the song that inspired me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRce8HzHuoM&index=10&list=PL1t43c45qeXa78nT-XsD2Iks78wJWCjW3
I'm surprised that Rarity apparently rents the place. I would've expected her to own it.
As for the twins... well, they make clothes now. I wonder how that ties in with their Cutie Marks.
6184347 I have always considered Flim and Flam's cutie marks to signify their cooperation. As long as they are together, they can accomplish much, be it selling cider or clothing.
I liked it! There were a few spelling errors, but nothing too glaring.
Also those are some really expensive clothes, I suppose it makes sense in context, but I could see why most of the ponies in Ponyville prefer to go without clothes.
6315559 I am very glad you liked my story.
I would also be must grateful if you were to point out any spelling mistakes you find so that they might be corrected.
Wow, this took a turn for the dark! In a good way, though. You actually have me concerned for my least-favourite Mane Six!
Great story! Now this made ship Rarity & Flam
I hope you can make more stories with this ship in it too in the future!