The desert sea was an endless expanse of golden sand dunes that stretched as far as the eye could see. The sun beat down mercilessly on the barren landscape, casting a harsh glare that made it difficult to see more than a few feet in front of them. The air was thick with the fine particles of sand that seemed to get into everything, clogging their mouths and noses and making it hard to breathe. The only sign of life was the occasional desert nomad, who seemed to be able to survive in this harsh environment with ease. It was a place of stark beauty and utter desolation, a land that seemed to go on forever and yet offered nothing to those who dared to enter it.

As they set off into the desert sea, the trio soon realized the true capabilities of their newly modified carriage. The sail and engine combination allowed them to travel much faster over the sand dunes than before, and the mechanism that made the carriage float on the sand made it much easier to navigate the treacherous sea of sand.

The camel, who was now able to rest on a platform when the carriage is in boat form, was also happy with the modification as it can rest while they are moving and also it can carry more supplies.

As they journeyed deeper into the desert sea, the trio encountered many challenges. They encountered sandstorms, treacherous dunes, and even had to defend themselves against hostile desert dwellers. But through it all, they were able to overcome each challenge with the help of their modified carriage and their teamwork.

One day, they came across a strange sight. A beast-elf was surfing on a sand-board, gliding across the dunes with ease and grace.

Zaruya: "Wow, that's amazing! Where did you get that sand-board?"

Beast-Elf: "I made it myself. I'm part of the Sand Surfers tribe, and we love to sand-board. I scavenged for materials, made my own design and with the help of a robot engineer I was able to create this board."

Zaruya: "I've never seen anything like that before. Can you teach me how to do it?"

Beast-Elf: "Sure thing. It takes a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun."

Zaruya: "I want a sand-board of my own. Glasses, can you make me a sand-board?"

Glasses: "I'd be happy to. I think I can use some of the materials we have on hand to make one for you. It might take some time, but I'm sure we can come up with something."

Zaruya: "That would be great. I can't wait to try it out for myself."

Naelina: "Be careful Zaru. We don't want you to get hurt"

Zaruya: "Don't worry, Naé. I'll be fine. I'm excited to learn something new."

Glasses: "I'll get to work on it right away. I can't wait to see you sand-boarding."

Glasses was excited about the challenge and set to work on designing and building a sand-board for Zaruya. He used scavenged materials to build the board and added some of his own special modifications, such as a built-in propulsion system to make it more efficient.

After several days of work, Glasses finished building the sand-board. Zaruya was thrilled with the results and thanked Glasses for his help. She immediately set off to test her new sand-board, and she quickly discovered that it was even better than she had hoped.

However, Zaruya quickly learned that controlling the sand-board and keeping her balance was not as easy as it looked. She fell off the board multiple times, and her initial attempts were comical, but she didn't give up. And with the tips and techniques shown to her earlier by the sand-surfer, she kept practicing, determined to master the art of sand-boarding.

Naelina and Glasses watched and helped her as much as they could, giving her tips and advice on how to improve her balance and control. They also helped her to fix and improve her sand-board as she went along.

Zaruya's determination paid off and after a few days of practice. She mastered the sand-board and was able to glide across the desert sea with ease. She was now able to keep her balance and control the board with precision.

The trio continued their journey through the desert sea with Zaruya now able to surf on her sand-board. They had, now, a faster way of traversing the desert sea, and it also made their journey more fun and exhilarating. They encountered more and more beast-elves Sand Surfers members and Zaruya was able to bond with them and learn more about their culture and way of life which was very different from her own "Fang" beast-elves tribe.

            One day, in the desert sea, the group came across what looked like people fishing in the sand. Zaruya couldn't help but stare in amazement. "Look at that," she said, pointing to the fishing rod in the fisherman's hands. "I've never seen anything like it before."

Naelina was equally amazed. "They're catching fish in the sand," she said in disbelief. "I had no idea that was even possible."

One of the fishermen, noticing their interest, approached them. "Are you interested in sand fishing?" he asked.

"Yes, we are," Zaruya said eagerly. "Can you teach us how to do it?"

The fisherman smiled. "Of course, it's not that difficult. You see, sand fish live in the sand. They burrow themselves in and wait for prey to come along. We use these fishing rods to catch them."

Glasses, who had been observing the process, quickly got to work on building a fishing rod. He rummaged through his supplies and pulled out a long piece of metal pipe and some string. He then proceeded to attach a special sand hook to the end of the string.

"Here you go," Glasses said, handing the fishing rod to Zaruya. "This should work perfectly for catching sand fish."

Zaruya took the fishing rod and examined it closely. She was impressed by Glasses' craftsmanship. "This is amazing," she said. "Let's give it a try."

Then Glasses proceeded to make another fishing rod for Naelina. The fisherman showed them how to cast the line and wait for a bite. At first, they didn't catch anything, but with the help of the fisherman and Glasses' knowledge of the sand fish and their habits, they soon caught their first sand fish.

Zaruya: "Wow, I can't believe we caught a sand fish! This is amazing!"

Naelina: "It's definitely a unique experience. I've never heard of fish that live in the sand before."

Glasses: "Yes, it's quite fascinating. The sand fish have adapted to living in the desert sea and are able to survive in the harsh conditions."

Fisherman: "Yes, and they make for a delicious dinner too! You should try some grilled sand fish, it's a delicacy among our tribe."

Zaruya: "That sounds delicious. I can't wait to try it!"

Naelina: "Me too. And I'm sure Glasses will be able to make some modifications to our cooking equipment to make the perfect sand fish dinner."

Glasses: "Of course, I'll be happy to help with that. It's always fun to find new ways to use scavenged materials."

As they sat around the fire that evening, enjoying their grilled sand fish dinner, the trio realized that their journey through the desert sea was full of surprises and unexpected adventures.

From that day on, the trio made sand fishing a regular activity during their journey through the desert sea. They enjoyed the camaraderie and the challenge of catching the elusive sand fish, and it helped to break up the monotony of their long journey.

One time, Naelina felt a strong pull on her rod. Zaruya and Naelina both struggled to reel in this catch, but when they finally saw what was on the end of the line, they were in shock. Instead of a regular sand fish, they had caught a flying sand dragon.

The flying sand dragon was a rare and highly intelligent species of sand fish that could somewhat fly. The trio was amazed by their catch and decided to keep it as a pet. They named it "Sandwing'' and started to train it to fly and do tricks. But as they were trying to train Sandwing, Shadow, Naelina's cat familiar, had other ideas. As soon as he saw the fish, he pounced on it, and before anyone could stop him, he had devoured it.

Naelina was furious with Shadow for eating Sandwing, but Zaruya and Glasses saw the humor in the situation. They couldn't help but laugh at the irony of catching such a rare and intelligent creature only to have it eaten by a cat.

Despite the disappointment of losing Sandwing, the trio continued their journey and had many more adventures and encounters in the desert sea. They learned to appreciate the small moments of joy, even if it was something as small as catching a sand fish.

            Deeper into the desert sea, the trio began to notice more and more signs of danger. They saw makeshift camps set up on the dunes, and they heard stories of bandits and thieves preying on travelers.

One day, as they were making camp for the night, they were ambushed by a group of sand pirates. The pirates had been watching them for some time and had decided to steal their supplies and valuables.

Zaruya, who was on guard duty, immediately drew her knife and charged at the closest pirate. She used her agility and training to dodge the pirate's attacks and strike back with quick, precise strikes. Naelina, meanwhile, used her needle sword to keep the pirates at bay. She was a skilled swordsman and fought with grace and precision. Her cat familiar Shadow was also a big help, darting in and out, clawing and biting the bandits and making clones of himself. Glasses grabbed his tool kit and used it to defend himself with some sturdy metallic scraps.

As the battle raged on, the pirates began to realize that they were outmatched. They started to retreat, but Zaruya and Naelina chased after them, determined to finish the fight.

In the end, the trio emerged victorious, having successfully fended off the sand pirates and protecting their supplies and valuables. They suffered some injuries and some supplies got damaged, but they were grateful to be alive and able to continue their journey.

The desert sea was a harsh and unforgiving place, but it was also a place of opportunity and growth. The trio faced many dangers, from sandstorms and sand pirates to giant sand lizards and vicious sand monsters. But they also discovered many wonders, such as the sand-fishing villages and the sand-boarding tribe.

Through it all, they grew stronger and more resilient. They improved their skills and equipment, and they learned to work together as a team. They were ready for whatever lay ahead, and they were eager to see what the desert had in store for them next.

Suddenly, the sand became less fluid, they had finally crossed the sea of sand and reached the other side. When they arrived, the trio saw an ancient temple on the horizon. It was a towering structure made of weathered stone, its walls adorned with intricate carvings and symbols that seemed to tell a story of a long-forgotten past.