All of the Pokémon were healed and returned to their trainers. The group went to the gym. There was a note on the door reading "Gone Surfing". As Liam approached and read the sign, a man with teal hair and accompanied by a Hariyama approached. "Ah, challengers. I guess we came back just on time. I'm Brawly, Dewford's gym leader. He led the group inside. and asked who would go first. Liam stepped forward. The official gave the usual jargon about how only the challenger can substitute pokémon, and that in this instance each trainer is only permitted two Pokémon. Brawl sent out Machop. Liam called on Pidgey.
 "Focus Energy!" Brawly called.
 "Gust!" Liam called. The burst of wind pushed the Superpower Pokémon back.
 "Smack Down!" Brawly called. The attack hit Pidgey hard. Pidgey hit the ground. 
Pidgey got back up and showed off a move that it must have inherited, Brave Bird. This surprised the Machop, and allowed Pidgey the needed chance to get back up. 
 "Ice Punch!" Brawly called.
 Pidgey was hit. Pidgey stood back up and gave one final gust, defeating Machop. Pidgey became cloaked in white light and evolved into Pidgeotto. Liam recalled the bird to rest after Hariyama was called out by the leader, Gallade came out.
 "Psycho Cut!" Liam called. The attack was a critical and KO'd Hairyama. Brawly commented that no one had ever taken Hairyama out that fast before and awarded Liam the Knuckle Badge. Liam thanked Brawly and took a seat on the stands so that the next one could face the leader. Meanwhile, he was trying to decide on future contest routines.