Talk:Twilight's Kingdom - Part 2/@comment-10265857-20140512060216/@comment-10390252-20140512061629

Or so we perceive by hindsight. I doubt this story was even a glimmer in Meghan's eye when It's About Time was written.

That said, it might be interesting to see why Cerberus left his post. It's possible it was the work of somepony who specifically wanted Tirek released for whatever reason. So, yes, there is the possibility of an even bigger bad behind this all.