Driven by some familiarity that he could not identify, Masato followed the strange scent down the hall and up the staircase.  His heart pounded in his chest but he was not lost in rage now -- instead he felt anticipation, as if he knew what was coming... and was excited by it.  He absently ran his nails over the walls and banister as he ascended, suddenly feeling the urge to stretch his claws.<br/><br/>When he reached the top of the stairs, he halted and peered down the hallway.<br/><br/>"There."