When the swelling subsided, they immediately continued their journey.
They walked for hours on the hot desert without any clue of the time or day for there is no, nighttime in the desert.
The heat makes the ground distort and the dust is blowing from everywhere trying to suppress their sight.
The frequent dust storms are giving them difficulties on their journey but they firmed themselves to not let this stop them or they'll end up themselves in this desert.
While they are walking, rattling sounds are ringing around them as if rattles are circling them. There are also clattering sounds like the sound when two nutshells are being struck against each other.
"Guys, prepare, we have company!" Alyssa warned and everyone went to their fighting stances.
When observed, nothing looks suspicious but if people look closer, there are minimal activities under the sand which means that the enemy is below them.