A/N: Despite knowing what's good for me, here I am writing a fanfiction on a total whim! Yeah, that's right; I have no plans for this at all, it was just a crazy idea that came into my head. Let's see where it goes, shall we?

Warning: Tifa is pretty OOC. :\

Summary: AU. Good Christian girls don't talk to male prostitutes. Good Christian girls don't let the male prostitutes teach them bad things. And most importantly, good Christian girls do not have feelings for said male prostitutes. Cloud/Tifa/Zack

Angels Will Carry Me Home

Prologue:

The Good Girl

I like being a goody-two-shoe. Heck, anytime someone called me that in grade school, I'd turn around, smile and thank them. There is nothing wrong with being a goody goody. I don't get why it's considered teasing or bullying when it's so clearly a compliment. For one thing, it means all the adults you meet like you. This is extremely advantageous, especially as a child because it means you earn privileges that naughty kids do not get to have. For instance, a naughty child would get scolded for hogging the popular toy during play time for more than twenty minutes. I, on the other hand, was encouraged to keep it as long as I liked.

So why wouldn't I want to be good? I get favoritism all the time; I am trusted and well liked among many, besides my jealous peers, and I succeed in life, naturally. All those things like teen pregnancy and drugs never became an issue for me. Why? Because I am a good, virtuous girl. And everyone knows that a 'good girl' does not do drugs and does not associate with the male gender under such terms. Instead, good girls focus on their studies, do well in school and are always home before dinner time to help set up the table. With a schedule like that, who even has time for 'bad' things?

That's right; while everyone else in high school and college went out getting drunk, getting high or having sex, I was in bed, curled up with a good book to read. Given the chance, I'd do the same thing again. Why be bad? Why deal with all those nasty consequences when you can be good and live in peace? I don't understand that lifestyle choice.

Which is why I enjoy working with these misguided souls. I like helping them turn their lives around, even if it takes them throwing food at my face, snickering behind my back and calling me terrible names just to get there. It would all be worth it, if their lives can change for the better. By being good, I can set an example for them, show them that there is other ways.

St. Joseph's convent is the perfect place for me because I can do exactly that. I can teach people that the next time someone calls them a goody goody or a goody-two-shoes, they can embrace it, instead of being insulted. They will enjoy being good and forget all about the bad. As long as they seek forgiveness for their sins, God forgives them anyways. It just takes them some time to get there, ya know?

That is why, I, Tifa Lockhart, swear to dedicate my life in helping those around me improve their lives, through God and through the goodness of my own heart. I've been doing it for years, after all. I've seen everything at this point and I don't think there's anything out there that I can't handle.

Although, sister Elmyra did seem a bit worried today regarding my newest assignment. She said I would be faced with many challenges in the near future and that everything I believe in will be tested; that I must be steadfast and pray often, and most importantly, not give up.

I'm hardly afraid, though and I believe my resolve is practically impenetrable. In fact, I had beamed at her when she told me that these two youths were different from what I'm used to. More of a challenge. Not that I mind. For there is no darkness that light cannot penetrate and I will take on the task of being that much needed light for all of these poor souls. May God give me strength!

A/N: I know Tifa is very OOC, but I wanted to have a play at this and I'm pretty sure I have an idea on how to justify her behaviour. All types of feedback is welcomed. :)