As the night gave way to another day, their surroundings began to gradually change. The stark, empty desert, once void of life, started to show signs of greenery here and there.
Initially, they spotted just a few sparse bushes dotting the landscape. These bushes were dull in color, with hues of grey and yellow, a stark contrast to the pale sands around them. But as they moved on, these solitary bushes became more numerous, and splashes of green started to mingle with the drabber colors. This was a promising sign, a whisper from nature that hinted at the presence of water nearby.