Swiftcurrent Creek origin stories

Surprisingly, Whip's spirits were high. Well, higher than they had been in comparison to his usual self. Of course, he was still an insufferable, distant ass -- but he was finally getting somewhere. He smiled from time to time. First, it felt strange; yet the more he did it, the more natural it began to feel.  His initial apprehension toward the trip had all but been lost. All in all, Whip was just happy to be spending his time with his brother and mother. For once, he finally felt like he was a part of his family and that he wasn't some outsider looking in. 

When their mother led the boys to a creek, they stopped. Whip listened with varied interest to his mother's story, but when Fox mentioned that she had been dethroned, Whip's curiosity was ignited. Gannet spoke first, but Whip was quick to jump in soon after. "Why?" Whip chimed in, mirroring his brother's interest. Leaders were leaders... and they stayed leaders. The others were meant to follow. That's just how things worked.