Twilight Sparkle🔮

I had decided to venture into the Everfree Forest for a fairly simple reason: I needed to investigate some of the strange plants that grew there.
Well… “simple” might not have been the right word.
I moved cautiously through the trees, taking in every detail around me. The branches twisted overhead, barely letting in the light. Everything was too quiet, save for the occasional rustling in the bushes.
Suddenly, I looked down.
There were small marks on the ground, barely visible among the soil and leaves. I crouched down to look at them more closely.

—Footprints…?
They didn't seem to belong to any animal. They were too similar to the footprints of a foal, although some were almost completely erased.
I followed the trail with my eyes. The footprints continued a few meters further on, disappearing among the trees.

—I wonder who's been here…

I got up and continued walking, following the markings with some curiosity.

Then I heard a small noise behind me.
I remained completely still.

-Hello…?
I slowly turned my head towards the thicket.
I didn't see anyone.
But I had the feeling that someone was watching me.