Chapter 21-The Aftermath

The shockwave from the explosion tore through everything that it hit. The trees, rocks, and all other living things around the blast area where overpowered by this immense power.

All that were hit by it were sent flying in all directions regardless if they were tied down to the ground or not. Kagome and the others were no exception as they all went flying in different directions as the blast first smashed through Ghost Rider wall of fire before scattering them. "What the hell was that?" said Koga as he got up from the ground with major headache.

"I don't know, but it can't be good if Inuyasha was there," said Miroku as he got up with a similar headache as did everyone else as they slowly got up from the ground.

"Then lets not waste anymore time," said Ghost Rider as he got on his horse and started heading towards the source of the explosion.

Everyone agreed and hurried as well for they feared that…it was already too late.

As they hurried they found a child's body lying on the ground and knew who it was right away…Sonya. They ran over to her and found that she was alive, but unconscious from the shockwave. They put Sonya on Kilala and was then held by Sango as they traveled further to the center of the explosion. When they got their destination they saw just how intense the explosion was and why there was such an intense shockwave. "I don't believe it," said Sesshomorru as they all stared at the massive crater left behind by the battle.

Traces of blood and flesh were everywhere as they looked around. It was unclear whose blood and flesh it was when they were looking around. It could have been Bashimi's, or Inuyasha's, or it could even be both of them. Two of the three possibilities they didn't want to consider being true and didn't want to think about. As they looked more carefully they found a body…buried within the earth. As they removed the earth around the body they discovered who it was. "Inuyasha!" they all said at once in disbelief.

His body was severely damaged as he removed more dirt around him to discover his horrible injuries that now plagued him as he the unconscious body gasped very little breathe into the body. He had wounds in almost every single area of his body that were so severe caused the blood that overflowed from his wounds to help wash away the dirt all over him that Kagome and the others did not. "Do you think will he survive?" said Shippo as Ghost Rider who was now off his horse examined Inuyashas now fragile body.

"Hmmmmm. Hard to say. He has suffered more wounds then ever before, but I can try and heal him the best we can. In the mean time check to see if Bashimi survived, though I highly doubt he did," said Ghost Rider as he started the healing process on Inuyasha. Shippo, Miroku, and Koga nodded as they fanned out in search of the hopefully dead priest.

"You better hope he survives Ghost Rider…for your sake as well as his," said a deadly serious Sesshomorru who had a menacing look in his eyes saying to watch yourself…or else.

Ghost Rider didn't respond to Sesshomorru's warning and focused on the task at hand, but even now, it looked like it was beyond all hope even with his help of saving Inuyasha.

At that moment, Sonya had awakened on Kilala's back and was at first still very tired, but when she saw Inuyashas near lifeless body, she immediately became awake with fear for him. She got off Kilala and ran to his body until she was right beside it on the ground next to him. "Inuyasha wake up. Please wake up," Sonya said as tears crawled down her face.

"Do not worry child I am doing what I can to help him just try and stay calm," said Ghost Rider as he increased the output of his healing powers to try and help even more.

"Who are you?" said Sonya in surprise in not realizing that the person next to her was a flaming skull with glowing energy eyes.

"Just call me a recent acquaintance of Inuyasha's who feels he still has to live for a little while longer," said Ghost Rider as he found healing these wounds to becoming more and more difficult.

"What can I do to help?" said Sonya to a struggling Ghost Rider.

"Just…pray," said Ghost Rider as he summoned all of his healing power to his hands and focused it into Inuyashas body.

"We found Bashimi…he's dead!" said Koga who took out his own sword and then sliced of Bashimi's head to make sure they weren't wrong.

"That's the first bit of good news that's happened this entire time," said Shippo as they all hurried back to Inuyashas body.

It was at that moment Inuyasha started to open his eyes and became awake from his unconscious slumber. He tried to speak, but found his voice buried under intense pain. "Inuyasha your awake," said Sonya who was so excited hugged him causing his pain to triple for him as he growled out signs of the pain and that what Sonya was doing was hurting him.

"Sonya stop that I need to keep this up all his wounds will reopen again," said Ghost Rider as his hands started to shake uncontrollably as he struggled to continue the healing process.

"Oooops sorry!" said Sonya in surprise.

"It's…all right…Sony…Sonya. For…the…the first (cough) time in my…life I don't really…mind feeling pain from a hug," said Inuyasha as he coughed up some blood from his mouth as he tried to improve his breathing.

"The healing process on my end is done. Inuyasha should be able to take care of the rest on his own," said Ghost Rider who nearly collapsed under the strain pressure he was under.

"Can you stand?" said Sonya as she tried to help him up with the aid of the others.

"A little, but I don't think I will be able to walk for the next few days on my own," said Inuyasha as he was escorted onto Kilala met him half way so he could get on her back faster.

"That's good! Because when you are healed you and I have to take care of some unfinished business," said Ghost Rider as he got up from the ground and on his horse.

"What are you talking about?" said Kagome who looked over to Ghost Rider back to Inuyasha who had a smile on his face.

"Yeah I know Ghost Rider. When I'm fully healed Ghost Rider then you'll get your rematch with me," said Inuyasha who was now being supported by Kagome from behind and Sonya in the front.

"What? What rematch?" said Kagome who was now looking at Inuyasha with an extremely serious look on her face.

"I'll explain it when we get to Kaede's place, but for now…let me rest," said Inuyasha who slowly drifted into a much-needed sleep.