Building an air force was a long and slow process, even with Lavertus' help. While Laval busied the Lion Tribe with building new air vehicles, Crooler saw that the test of the artificial fog was a success.
"Next on the list, the Gorillas," laughed Crooler.
In the mean time, Laval decided to gather some new allies, knowing that his current allies might not last. He visited the Wolves.
"Ah, Laval. What brings you to our camp?" asked Worriz, being the leader of the pack.
"Well, the Eagles have turned against us, so I thought forming an alliance between your pack and our tribe would benefit both of us," replied Laval.
"What makes you think we will help you?" said Worriz with suspicion. "Remember how we stole all your Chi?"
"I remember that very well, thanks," said Laval, keeping his anger down. "But I'm not here to benefit my tribe, I'm here to convince you to help us fight against the Eagles, who may Chi-jack everyone if we are not careful."
"Thanks for the warning Laval, but I'm still a little suspicious that you're just playing us so that we would help you." replied Worriz. "We'll think it over, but no guarantees."
Laval frowned, but moved on to the Ravens. While Laval was busy with gathering the Tribes, the Eagles were making their move. The Eagles decided they would steal all the Chi in the temple while Laval was away. Ewald walked up to a lion guard at the gate and, with no warning, struck him down. The Eagles charged into the temple. The Lions did their best to fight back, but with no leader, their efforts were not well collaborated. Luckily for the Lions, Lavertus stepped up and organized them in time. The Eagles were smart, but not strong. They grabbed whatever Chi they could, but thanks to Lavertus it wasn't as much as the Eagles planned on.
Laval reached the Raven junk pile, and asked to see Razar, his old friend.
"Has anyone seen Razar? I need to discuss a deal with him," said Laval.
"Sure, my friend, he's right this way," said one of the Ravens.
Laval walks into a small tent, and sits down on a wooden chair across from Razar.
"What can I do for you, my friend?" asked Razar.
"I would like to ask you for your alliance. The Eagles have turned upon us, and we need the air power to stop them," said Laval.
"Well, what makes you think we will do this for you, my friend? We are thieves, not fighters," replied Razar, hoping to make Laval pay him.
"Listen Razar, I can't continuously pay you for your services, I'm already paying a lot for the new aircraft we're developing..." said Laval. "Besides, if you don't join us, you will lose Chi. The Eagles will take over the sky, and then they can take the Chi straight from the waterfall."
"Well...if you put it that way my friend," said Razar. "However we still can't do this for free. How about we do you a favor, which you will owe us later?"
"But..." Laval was about to object, but then thought better of it. "Fine, as long as this favor doesn't involve breaking our rules.."
Laval returned back to the Lion City, only to find out about the Eagle raid. He decided that he will remain at the city as often as possible, to ensure the safety of the Chi.