Daniel Coleman

*"I really care about you, man. I know you might not believe me, but I do. That's why I started all of this Ogre busting stuff... to make things right, to make a living out of something we're all passionate about... But right now, we need you."
"\*sigh\* You're one of my best friends too, Jason..."*
―Jason Bermudez and Daniel Coleman[src]
**Daniel Coleman** is a former Melston High School student who sought to become an automotive engineer, specializing in business management and technology. Discovering the existence of Ogres through his grandfather's folktales, Daniel befriended Jason Bermudez and Alex Rainsford, hoping to prove their existence and study their species through scientific research. Being expelled from Melston High School for trespassing a private property and being blamed for causing disturbances during the night, Daniel ultimately had his reputation shattered, instead becoming a member of the *Shrekbusters*, a professional Ogre-extermination service. Daniel developed the Ogre Containment Unit, hoping to maintain the more dangerous elements of Jason's business, including the Ogre-extermination technology the business was provided with.

Joined by Jason's secret crush, Lily Moser, the *Shrekbusters* eventually went into a feud with longtime bully Raymond Floyd, who caused the destruction of the Ogre Containment Unit, destroying the Bermudez Residence and leaving a hellish portal to the Ogre Dimension in the household's place. Becoming disappointed with Jason for getting him expelled and screwing with his future in the first place, Daniel was convinced by him to put his past behind him so he could help the *Shrekbusters* stop the uprising Ogre invasion. Daniel reconciled with Jason, and successfully helped him and his friends in sending the Ogres back to their underworld, including Shrek. Sometime later, Daniel reunited with the other *Shrekbusters*, who were put under Mayor Buddy and the Orlando Government's protection, before moving into the Orlando Firehouse, with Daniel becoming proud with the job he previously didn't want.

## Origins

### Costume Pieces

* Cole Freeman Hair (Black Sticker)
* Green Patch Skin (Custom Skin Tone Sticker)
* Cartoon Eyes
* White Teeth
* Fix Me Hook Hat T-Shirt (Red Sticker)
* Dean Jeans
* Trainers (Light Grey Stickers)

## History

### Moving to Orlando

*"Daniel's grandfather told him folklore about Ogres, and Alex read a lot of ancient mythology."
"So that's how the trio formed, huh?"
"Pretty much, yeah! They were also new kids that no-one else talked to. Daniel's from out of state, and Alex is from out of country! He transferred from the U.K. They're just the greatest friends I ever had..."*
―Jason Bermudez and Lily Moser[src]
Daniel Coleman was born in 1998 in the United States of America. Daniel used to live elsewhere, until he moved to Orlando, Florida with his family. Daniel went to middle school, planning to become an automotive engineer because of his obsession with trucks. Daniel's grandfather would tell him folktale regarding Ogres, which Daniel believed in, unlike other people who deemed them to be 'mythological' creatures. Daniel soon befriended Jason Bermudez and Alex Rainsford, two other outcasts who believed in Ogres. The three would constantly be bullied by Raymond Floyd, DeAndre, and Luis whenever they would get in their way.

### Developing the Ogre Containment Unit

*"Alex wants to keep an Ogre as a lab rat. Observe it's behavior, you know? And I, for one, am interested in his project. But we can't do that if it keeps trying to chop our heads off. So I did some research, found a journal from an ex-PhD scientist from Columbia University, and it had some info on catching ghosts. Ghosts don't exist, obviously, but Alex said these readings could be used for capturing Ogres."*
―Daniel Coleman to Jason Bermudez[src]
Daniel started going to Melston High School, scheduled to graduate his senior year by the end of June 2016. During his enrollment, Daniel took Business classes, though he mostly turned out to be a C student. Joined by Alex Rainsford, Daniel became interested in his plans to hunt an Ogre and keep it as a lab rat, in order to observe its behavior for scientific research. Learning how to utilize quantum physics, both Daniel and Alex created the Ogre Containment Unit, hoping to use it to imprison some Ogres. The two eventually started developing highly technological equipment to help them in their plans, such as the Proton Guns.

### Trespassing an Abandoned Swamp

*"Look man I- I know Ogres are our thing, but I don't wanna do this, I don't wanna get in trouble. We got four more days until graduation, I don't wanna throw it down the-"
"If you wanna go back so badly, then just go! Okay?"*
―Daniel Coleman and Jason Bermudez[src]

Four days before he was set to graduate Melston High School, Daniel reluctantly participated in a trespassing session orchestrated by Jason. The plan was to infiltrate a private property within an Abandoned Swamp, in order to catch a glimpse of a real-life Ogre. Despite Jason's ambitions, Daniel became concerned that they would be busted, resulting in their school reputations to plummet. However, Jason continued to push forward, suggesting that if Daniel didn't want to participate, he could just leave. Unfortunately, Daniel was then manipulated by Jason to keep tagging along after he sarcastically stated that an alligator might come out and bite his arm off if he went back out alone.

The three boys eventually stumbled upon the private property, where Daniel noticed a lightning flash that was kinda omnimous. Entering the household, Daniel became increasingly concerned as Jason and Alex continued to investigate the area, requesting if they could just leave. However, Daniel was interrupted as both Jason and Alex realized of a stench that was coming from another room. Peeking through the doorway, the three ultimately discovered a real-life Ogre eating a dead alligator. Jason instructed his friends to not make a sound, but Daniel sneezed, getting the Ogre's attention. Both Daniel and Alex convinced Jason to go up and say something to the Ogre, which Jason did. However, the Ogre ignored Jason.

Daniel then asked Jason if the Ogre ignored him, but Jason sarcastically said it didn't before getting straight to the point. Both Daniel and Jason started arguing due to Jason's pathetic sarcasm, only to be stopped by Alex, who got their attention. The two then turned around to see the Ogre right in front of them. Believing they were screwed, Jason, Daniel and Alex started to escape, screaming through the swamp as they made it back outside the private property. However, they were ultimately busted by Officer Trenten, who showed up just when they exited the private property. Daniel then became irritated with Jason, telling him that they shouldn't have gone in. The three were eventually sent back to their respective homes.

### Expelled From Melston High School

*"I told you we were gonna get in trouble..."*
―Daniel to Jason[src]

The next morning at Melston High School, Daniel was unfortunately called up to the Melston High School Principal's office, having previously expressed concerns over the consequences for trespassing the private property. Joined by Jason and Alex, Daniel continued to express concern over the trouble they were in, before ultimately becoming shocked as the principal expelled them all for trespassing and causing disturbances during the night. Daniel refused to let the expulsion be a final decision, and desperately started asking the principal if there was anything, literally anything they could do to redeem themselves. However, the principal was already irritated with the three enough, and demanded them to leave his office immediately.

### Professional Ogre Exterminator

*"We should start a business..."
"A business of what?"
"Of what you're talking about, hunting Ogres! Just us three, professional Ogre exterminators!"
"Exterminators?"
"Yeah!"
"And with what money, Jason? We're broke, we need resources, and we can't rely on the school because we just got booted out!"
"I don't know, man. We'll use what we got!"*
―Jason and Daniel[src]

While Jason prevailed to clean out his school locker, Daniel received a call from his Dad, frustrated that Daniel got expelled. Daniel tried to convince his Dad that it was a misunderstanding, but Daniel's Dad ultimately decided to kick Daniel out of his house, before hanging up, extremely disappointed with his son. Daniel continued to remain irritated with Jason, blaming him for the situation they were in. Jason tried to look at the expulsion more positively, saying they no longer had to deal with school, but Daniel reminded Jason that he just got kicked out of his house. Jason ultimately decided to invite both Daniel and Alex to stay at the Bermudez Residence, saying his mother wouldn't mind and that she was busy out of state visiting her new boyfriend anyway. Seeing a big red box on Daniel's trolley, Jason suggested to leave it behind. However, Daniel explained that the red box was a containment unit specializing in containing Ogres through quantum physics he didn't expect Jason to understand.

Daniel then explained that he had been trying to help Alex perfect the containment unit in order to permanently imprison an Ogre and scientifically observe its behavior. He told Jason that he discovered a journal originally belonging to an ex-PhD scientists from Columbia University, stating information about capturing ghosts. Though Daniel stated that ghosts didn't exist, he told Jason that Alex discovered these readings to be quite useful for hunting Ogres. Intrigued, Jason ultimately decided to start their own business specializing in exterminating Ogres. However, Daniel became concerned by this idea, due to them having little money and a lack of resources. Jason then stated they would work with what they've got, and could even make some room in his house to fit the containment unit.

Daniel continued to be skeptical about the business, until he was motivated into joining, thanks to Alex's statistics, estimating that the business had an 80% chance of succeeding. Daniel told Jason they would need flyers, leading Jason to text his sister, hoping to have her make some for them. Daniel asked if Sarah was in art school, with Jason stating she was, but didn't get paid anything, except cloud. The three decided to continue discussing the business as they walked and talked.

### Bullied by Raymond Floyd

*"Hey! What the hell's your problem?!"
"What the hell's YOUR problem?"*
―Daniel and Luis[src]

Exiting Melston High School, Jason became excited to start his new business, saying they would be able to by stacks of video games. However, Daniel prevailed to be in charge of the business' monetization, hoping to spend the money on needs instead of wants, destined to put his Business skills to the test. The three eventually stopped talking as they were interrupted by Raymond Floyd, DeAndre, Luis, Lataisha, and Lily Moser, Ray's girlfriend and Jason's secret crush. Both Daniel and Alex were bullied by Luis, who pushed several equipment of theirs off of Daniel's trolley. Daniel asked what Luis' problem was, but Luis asked Daniel what his problem was as he pushed him down to the floor. Eventually, Lily told Ray to stop his borderline bullying, before apologizing to Jason for Ray's behavior. Seeing Jason stammering trying to communicate with Lily, Daniel concluded that Jason totally had a crush on her, despite him trying to deny it afterwards.

### Discussing the Future

*"You know, I'm gonna miss that place... Sure. Ray was a huge pain, but I'm gonna miss that place. Opened up many doors for a bright future! But they were all closed because of YOU... Ain't that right, Alex?"
"I'm not gonna miss that dump... Got way better things to do with my life than school... like starting this business!"
"Well, I don't know about you, but I don't want to work as an Ogre exterminator for the rest of my life, I want to become an automotive engineer! But that ain't never gonna happen because YOU completely smudged our reputation!"*
―Daniel and Jason[src]

Walking to the Bermudez Residence, Daniel continued to mourn over his expulsion, saying that though Ray was indeed painful to deal with, he would deeply miss school. He personally stated he didn't really wanted to work as an Ogre-exterminator for the rest of his life, still eyeing to become an automotive engineer. However, Jason ultimately concluded that his business would change their lives for the best, promising that everything would be fine and that he wouldn't regret this.

As the group were close to reaching the Bermudez Residence, Jason told Daniel and Alex to be really slow, telling them about Tully Grooberson and how he had been trying to become friends with him just so he could get to his sister. Despite the best efforts of the three to slowly bypass Tully's house, Tully came outside to speak to Jason. However, Jason refused to talk with Tully more than he needed to, and left with his friends. Seeing Tully struggling trying to get back inside his house, Daniel asked Jason how long it would be before he eventually realized his door was push, not pull. Jason concluded it would take probably a couple of hours.

### Staying in the Bermudez Residence

*"So, where do you want to sleep?"
"I think I will take this one."
"Guess I'm takin' the mattress..."
"Shall we switch every night?"
"Yeah, let's do that..."*
―Daniel and Alex[src]

Both Daniel and Alex had their own bedroom set up by Jason, consisting of two beds, and a TV. Jason then left them to settle in as he went downstairs to retrieve the flyers Sarah made. Daniel asked Alex which bed he wanted to sleep in, with Alex taking the good one. This led Daniel to ultimately be stuck with the filthy mattress next to the bed. Alex then proposed to have the two switch beds every night, to which Daniel decided to do out of relief.

### Prank Called

*"Hello, uhhhh... what do I say?"
"Say something like, "hello, Shrekbusters?"."
"Shrekbusters?! The hell? What kind of name is that?"*
―Daniel and Jason[src]

Daniel and Alex eventually went downstairs to help Jason and Sarah rearrange the furniture in the living room, creating a receptionist workspace for Sarah, and a gaming space for Jason. Alex eventually returned after being sent out to scatter the flyers throughout town, with Jason hoping to receive business calls straight away. Despite Sarah's doubts that someone would immediately call, the phone started ringing. Daniel picked up the phone, confused what to say. Jason told Daniel to say "Hello? Shrekbusters", with Daniel becoming very unamused by the business' name. However, he was told to just go with it. Daniel talked with the person on the other end for a while, before ultimately realizing it was a prank call. The group then decided to just rest for the day, and went out to get some *Taco Bell* for dinner.

### Business Operations

*"I just want this to succeed for us, but no-one has ever taken us seriously and I don't think people will start now..."
"Well, not everyone believes in Ogres."
"Yeah... unless we lure one inside their house."
"Yeah, but then that'd be a scam, Jason, and I don't want to run a scam."
"Yeah, yeah, I was just joking..."*
―Jason and Daniel[src]

Back inside the Bermudez Residence, Daniel became concerned for Jason as he continued to remain paranoid about the business' future, doubting that anyone would truly take them seriously. Daniel saw this as an obvious statement, due to not everyone believing in Ogres. Jason then jokingly proposed to lure an Ogre into someone's house, hoping then they would realize Ogres were real, but Daniel told Jason that would be a scam, before realizing that Jason was being sarcastic. The three were eventually informed by Sarah information regarding strange activity that was taking place at the Gaylord Palms Hotel.

### Investigating the Gaylord Palms Hotel

*"Alright, if we're gonna catch this thing, we have to split up."
"I agree, we do more damage that way."*
―Daniel and Alex[src]

Quickly equipping themselves with the Proton Guns, the *Shrekbusters* ran out the front door to realize their location was the Gaylord Palms Hotel. Daniel suggested there was a bus that could take them there, and went towards the East, bypassing Tully Grooberson, who was still locked outside his house. Daniel suddenly realized that they were going the wrong way, and turned back around, bypassing Tully who desperately needed their help.

The *Shrekbusters* boarded the bus and were taken to the Gaylord Palms Hotel. Entering the hotel, the three stopped as Cort bypassed them, with Daniel seeing her as a very ugly chick. The three *Shrekbusters* were suddenly approached by the hotel manager, who told them the Ogre-related problem was coming from the third floor. Jason promised to keep the Ogre-exterminating operation quite, saying they did this sort of stuff all the time. However, when Daniel tried to tell the manager that this was technically their first time, he was told by Jason to shut up.

Entering the elevator to the third floor, Daniel became disappointed as he ultimately realized that they didn't even successfully test their equipment yet. However, Alex told Daniel not to worry, due to them each having an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on their backs. Daniel then told Alex to switch his Proton Pack on, with both Alex and Jason maintaining a safe distance as it charged up. Exiting the elevator, the three entered the third floor, where Daniel proposed they split up in order to search for the Ogre.

Daniel split up from the rest of the *Shrekbusters*, slowly walking down a hallway. Daniel eventually stopped, shocked as he had encountered the Ogre, devouring food on a trolley. Daniel became completely disgusted by the Ogre's presence, and became even more concerned that he had to catch it himself. Daniel brought out his Proton Gun and started shooting protonic beams at the Ogre. However, the Ogre screamed and started escaping. Initially scared, Daniel started to chase down the Ogre through the hallways, hoping to stop it. However, he ultimately lost sight of it, before being contacted by Jason through his phone. Daniel told Jason that he saw the Ogre, with Jason stating it was now right in front him. Daniel then described the Ogre as a "vile creature", resulting in it to chase after Jason. Both Daniel and Jason continued to run down the hallways, being chased by the Ogre, before eventually bumping back into each other.

Both Daniel and Jason then stumbled upon Lily Moser, who Jason mistook to be the Ogre and almost killed her with his Proton Gun. Lily became extremely irritated that Jason and his friends were going around the hotel shooting things with laser guns, and started pushing Daniel, demanding him and Jason left, otherwise she would be fired. The three were interrupted as Alex called to tell them he had located the Ogre hiding within a ballroom downstairs. The *Shrekbusters* ultimately decided to regroup with Alex, now joined by Lily, who decided to tag along, only to make sure the *Shrekbusters* didn't get into any more trouble.

### Ballroom Fight

*"There are people outside waiting to use this ballroom and I'm NOT letting you DESTROY IT!"
"Jesus Christ, woman! There's literally an Ogre right behind this counter, do you really want to leave it here with those people?"
"There's no such thing! Whatever you detected with your stupid microphone-thingy was probably just a rat!"*
―Lily Moser and Daniel Coleman[src]

Entering the ballroom, the *Shrekbusters* and Lily Moser were told by Alex that the Ogre they previously encountered was hiding behind the buffet. Before positioning themselves with their Proton Guns, the *Shrekbusters* were told to make sure they didn't have any exposed cuts, otherwise it would be possible for their DNA to be mutated if they encountered the Ogre, turning themselves into Ogres. They were then told to never cross the protonic streams of their equipment, otherwise they would be electrocuted to death. Lily expressed concern as the *Shrekbusters* prevailed to destroy the buffet in front of them, but Daniel told Lily they had to take care of the Ogre. Disbelieving in Ogres, Lily told Daniel whatever was behind the buffet was probably just a rat. However, she became surprised to realize that it was a real-life Ogre behind the buffet. Jason freaked out and started shooting the Ogre like an idiot, resulting in it to be blasted to the top of a chandelier.

Alex told Daniel to shoot a protonic stream at the chandelier, leading the Ogre to be taken back down to the floor. Daniel was then instructed to shoot another protonic stream at the Ogre in order to keep him in place. Alex then told Jason to shoot out his own protonic stream from his perspective. With the Ogre in place, Alex deployed the Ogre Trap, telling Jason and Daniel to not look directly at it. Daniel looked at the Ogre Trap, but it didn't effect him whatsoever. Both Daniel and Jason then turned off their protonic streams as Alex closed the trap, successfully imprisoning the Ogre. Daniel became satisfied with the work they've done, saying that all they needed to do now was perfect the Ogre Containment Unit, and that way they would be able to keep the Ogre permanently under their control. The *Shrekbusters* then exited the ballroom, being promised five grand for the work they've done, before eventually returning to the Bermudez Residence.

### Successful Run

*"What a heck of a day! We went from drop outs, to starting our business, to making five grand, all in one day!"
"Yeah, never mention that again..."
"What? Say that again?"
""Drop outs"... \*sigh\* I still can't believe that happened..."*
―Jason and Daniel[src]

Back home, Jason rejoiced, having went from high school dropouts to professional Ogre exterminators throughout one whole day. Despite Jason's victory, Daniel became uncomfortable being called a dropout, and told Jason to not call them that, still sore over the expulsion. However, Jason told Daniel that everything would be fine. Jason then offered to help Daniel relax by playing video games with him on his *PlayStation 4*, but Daniel decided to go to sleep, having went through a very long day.

### Perfecting the Containment Unit

*"Jesus, no wonder you failed business! We could've used that money to buy games! Food! A cool car! I don't know, something cool!"
"For the last time, I got a C in that class! And second, all of these are NEEDS bro. We gotta perfect this containment unit because if we don't, then it'll go big-boom and let all the Ogres loose."*
―Jason and Daniel[src]

The next morning, Daniel woke up early, hoping to utilize his extra time to perfect the Ogre Containment Unit. He decided to place the containment unit on the side of the wall in the living room of the Bermudez Residence, using the five grand to purchase some technological equipment and some groceries. Daniel was eventually visited by Jason while he was working, questioning why Daniel was attaching the containment unit to his wall. Daniel explained that he used most of the five grand to purchase needs, much to Jason's irritation. However, Daniel told they needed to perfect the containment unit, otherwise it could potentially explode, resulting in all the imprisoned Ogres to be unleashed.

### Lily Moser's Recruitment

*"My calculations tell me we will be dealing with greater threats as this business continues. That Class-V Raysnipe was the weakest of its kind and yet, it was still a struggle."
"What Alex is trying to say is that this job is dangerous: the Ogres, the equipment, everything! So, my question for you is, you think you're up for that?"
"I mean... I think I am. I know what I'm getting myself into..."
"What do you think, Alex?"
"I believe she is capable."*
―Alex, Daniel, and Lily[src]

Later, Daniel was present in the kitchen working on the Ogre-exterminating equipment with Alex when Jason returned with Lily Moser, much to Daniel's surprise. He sarcastically asked Jason if he was finally going on a date with her, before realizing that she wanted to work with the *Shrekbusters*, having been fired from her previous job due to the Ogre-exterminating operation last night. Daniel became confused due to Lily disbelieving in Ogres, but Lily told Daniel that, though she did, she couldn't pretend she didn't see what she saw last night. She concluded that the *Shrekbusters* would be a much more exciting experience compared to cleaning rooms, which Daniel saw to be a big step up.

Alex expressed concern over Lily joining, telling her that they would ultimately encounter more dangerous threats if the business were to continue. Daniel simplified what Alex was trying to say, stating that the entire business was dangerous, down to the Ogres and the technology. He then asked if Lily thought she was up for that, with Lily stating that she think she did. The three original *Shrekbusters* ultimately concluded that Lily was essential to the business, before being brought outside by Lily, as she presented to them her truck, much to Daniel's excitement. Lily additionally provided the *Shrekbusters* with some new uniforms, before they were interrupted by Sarah, who told the group she just got a call from the Orlando Orange County Center. Daniel quickly re-modified Lily's truck, giving a fresh coat of green paint, adding sirens and the *Shrekbusters* logo on top, before getting in with the rest of the team and driving off to start their new mission.

### Trouble at the Concert

*"Wow... rude much?"
"Trust me, I gotta deal with his crap every day."*
―Concert Manager and Daniel[src]

The *Shrekbusters* entered the Orlando Orange County Center, where they were brought downstairs to investigate. The *Shrekbusters* briefly split up, before Daniel eventually reunited with Jason and Alex in a storage room covered in Ogre Slime. The three were eventually joined by Lily, who inadvertently brough the Ogre they were looking for towards them. The *Shrekbusters* waiting in the storage room until they believed the Ogre was gone, only for it break down the doors. The *Shrekbusters* came prepared and started shooting the Ogre with their Proton Guns, causing it to escape.

The *Shrekbusters* chased the Ogre back towards the stairs, where it spread its wings and flew through a supernatural portal, much to everyone's shock. The *Shrekbusters* then went back upstairs, realizing that the Ogre was flying around the concert auditorium. Despite Daniel realizing there were people performing, he was told to get out onto the stage to continue the operation. On stage, he told the crowd to get back, otherwise they would become part of the operation, before being thrown to the side by the flying Ogre. Eventually, both Jason and Lily managed to capture the Ogre, successfully completing the mission.

### Scientific Leaps

The *Shrekbusters* eventually started to become prominently mainstream throughout Orlando, Florida, leading to the success of the professional Ogre-extermination service. Due to the positive impact of Daniel and Alex's Proton technology, several of the extermination equipment, such as the Proton Packs, Proton Guns, and the Ogre Trap, were presented in a July 2016 issue of *Science for the Curious*. The issue even included a page on the history of quantum physics. Daniel participated in several missions, accompanying Jason at a Japanese restaurant. One day, Daniel was set to go on another mission with the rest of his team, only to be left behind.

### Ordering Pizza

*"Welp, that's the last one for tonight! So, what do you think? Chinese?"
"Thai..."
"Nah, too spicy... Uhh, Greek?"
"Mexican."
"Umm... Pizza!
"Thin or thick?"
"Umm... Chicago."
"Old Chicago."*
―Daniel and Alex[src]

Proceeding a very intense day, Daniel had all the Ogres that the *Shrekbusters* had encountered locked up into the Ogre Containment Unit, relieved to finally be done for the night. He then asked Alex if he wanted Chinese food for dinner, but Alex stated he wanted Thai. Daniel thought Thai to be too spicy, and proposed Greek food. Alex thought of Mexican food. Daniel then decided to place an order for a pizza. Alex asked if he wanted the pizza to be thin or thick. Daniel then asked if Alex wanted a Chicago pizza, with Alex stating he wanted it to be Old Chicago. Satisfied, Daniel decided to place an order for an Old Chicago pizza. Daniel then asked Lily if she was staying for pizza, but Lily stated she had to leave.

### Raymond Floyd's Visit

*"\*cough\* \*cough\* Ugh, I went the wrong way!"*
―Daniel[src]

The next morning, Daniel was present in the kitchen, working on the *Shrekbusters* equipment, when Alex told him he was very concerned regarding the Ogre Containment Unit's entrapment system. He explained that the containment unit could only hold so much, and due to the hundreds of Ogres they had captured during the last few months, the containment unit had become increasingly dense to a potentially dangerous level, giving the unit the power of a bomb. Daniel suggested it was time to start developing a bigger design, and requested that no-one bumped into the containment unit in the meantime.

Hearing a knock at the door, Daniel went to answer, only to discover that it was Raymond Floyd, who pushed Daniel aside and went into the kitchen to confront Lily, frustrated that she ditched him. Both Daniel and Jason started fighting Ray, with Daniel knocking Ray down the stairs into the living room with a spatula. He then pressed Ray against the wall along with Jason, but Ray broke free. He then ultimately threw Jason at the Ogre Containment Unit, destroying it. Realizing the containment unit was about to explode, Daniel quickly evacuated the Bermudez Residence as it detonated behind him, leaving a portal to the hellish Ogre Dimension in its place. Daniel was present when Jason and Ray continued to fight in front of the police department that arrived to see what the commotion was, before unfortunately being arrested and sent to prison.

### Prison Time

*"No, man! I wanted to live a normal life, become an automotive engineer, have a family, but you had to drag me into this stupid Ogre business, and now I have to sacrifice myself for a plan that might not work? Nah man, I had enough."*
―Daniel to Jason[src]

Joined by Jason and Alex, Daniel was thrown into a prison cell, where he started to become immensely stressed out, both due to the destruction of the Bermudez Residence, and the hellish portal to the Ogre Dimension that was now in its place. Jason tired to get Daniel to calm down, but both he and Alex continued to stress out over the supreme trouble they were in. Daniel and Jason were then told by Alex about Shrek, the most powerful of all the Ogres that he considered to be the most concerning aspect of the uprising Ogre invasion. Daniel became more upset than ever, blaming Jason for the mess they were in. He stated that none of this would have happened if they were never expelled and never created the *Shrekbusters*, but Jason told Daniel that they needed to come up with a plan to stop the Ogre invasion.

Jason proposed to turn the Ogre Dimension portal into a giant trap, with Alex concluding that this would result in them to have to cross the streams of their Proton Guns, creating a complete Protonic Reversal. Being told there would be a slight chance of survival, Daniel refused to participate, saying that he always wanted to become an automotive engineer, have a family, but unfortunately had to sacrifice his career for the *Shrekbusters*, and didn't see any reason to sacrifice himself in a plan that he doubted would even work. However, Jason told Daniel that he truly did feel bad that he got him and Alex expelled. He apologized to Daniel, saying that he was truly sorry for screwing with his future, and that they started the *Shrekbusters* so they could make a living on their passion towards Ogres, but right now he needed him to focus on saving the world. Daniel ultimately concluded that they couldn't change the past, and decided to join Jason on his new mission.

### Meeting with Mayor Buddy

*"Your honor, what happened was that we were having a great day until \*Billie Eilish\* over here trespassed our property, pulled out a lethal weapon, and proceeded to throw my friend here, Jason, at the containment unit, which caused the explosion."
"Did you just compare me to Billie Eilish?!"*
―Daniel and Raymond Floyd[src]

Daniel and the other *Shrekbusters* were ultimately released from prison in order to have a meeting with Mayor Buddy. There, the *Shrekbusters* were temporarily accompanied by Raymond Floyd, where Daniel explained to the Mayor how his troublesome behavior resulted in the destruction of the Ogre Containment Unit, calling Ray Billie Eilish, much to his irritation. Ray was taken out of the office, leading the *Shrekbusters* to get back to business. They ultimately proposed their plan to turn the Ogre Dimension portal into a giant trap and suck them back in, to which Mayor Buddy decided to go with.

### Crossing the Streams

*"Before we're blown away into pieces, I just wanna say... see ya'll on the other side..."*
―Daniel to the *Shrekbusters*[src]

The *Shrekbusters* were brought outside, re-equipped with their Proton Guns, set to start their work. Daniel was present when the *Shrekbusters* were visited by Shrek, the Ogre overlord that Jason tried to kill with his protonic streams. Jason then told Daniel to start the Shrekbusters Truck so they could escape. Daniel drove the truck through town, before coming to a stop at DeAndre's Car, where Jason rescued Tully. They then drove back to the wreckage of the Bermudez Residence, ready to start sending the Ogres back to their world. The *Shrekbusters* were instructed by Alex to start firing protonic streams at the portal, then carefully connect their streams together. Believing they would die, Daniel told the others he would see them on the other side, before firing his stream. Daniel struggled, but ultimately connected his stream with the others, resulting in the Protonic Reversal to take place. Despite Daniel's worries, the *Shrekbusters* survived.

### Taking Down Shrek

*"JASON, WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING, HURRY UP! THIS THING IS CLOSING AND SHREK'S NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO FIT THROUGH THIS!"*
―Daniel to Jason[src]

Reuniting with the other *Shrekbusters*, Daniel and the team realized that the plan worked, and the Ogres were now being sucked back into the Ogre Dimension portal, just like Alex anticipated. However, their victory was cut short as the group immediately realized that they had forgotten about Shrek. Shrek started holding onto the side of a house to prevent himself from falling into the portal, leading Jason to desperately start thinking of a plan to get him in there. He requested Daniel and Alex to use their Proton Guns to slow down the portal's closure, while he prevailed to lure Shrek into the portal as bait. Originally intending to strap himself to a firehouse and have Lily pull him back out after he got Shrek into the portal, Jason couldn't strap himself to the firehouse in time.

Both Daniel and Alex became highly concerned by Jason's suicidal plan, with Daniel questioning what he and Lily were even thinking. Lily then ultimately realized she had to pull Jason out herself. Strapping herself to the firehouse, Lily told Daniel and Alex to have them pulled out once she rescued Jason, but Daniel worried that Lily would die. Despite Daniel's paranoia, Lily jumped into the portal and successfully rescued Jason. Both Daniel and Alex then pulled them back out, just before the Ogre Dimension portal closed, ending the invasion for good. Overwhelmed by the mission, the *Shrekbusters* reconciled with one another, before deciding to rest, sitting on the ground. They were then approached by Tully, who questioned what happened to the Bermudez Residence.

### Moving into the Orlando Firehouse

*"I claim the second floor..."
"Wha- Yo! You can't just take a whole floor!"
"I just did."*
―Alex and Daniel[src]

In the aftermath of the Ogre invasion, Daniel, Jason, Alex and Sarah ultimately resorted to crashing at several motels throughout Orlando, due to the destruction of the Bermudez Residence. Despite Jason wanting recognition for saving Orlando, Daniel refused to have their private lives endangered, as he didn't want to be chased by the media. The *Shrekbusters* eventually reunited with Lily at a sports bar, where they encountered Andrew Walsh. Being told by Andrew that Mayor Buddy had a surprise for them 10 minutes away, the *Shrekbusters* went down to where he was, surprised to discover that he had given them an Orlando Firehouse to be their new headquarters. Daniel became surprised as Alex went ahead and claimed the entire second floor for himself.

### Graduation

*"Son, when I heard about the bullcrap you pulled after getting kicked out, I couldn't believe it. But after seeing what you did, and how you and your brilliant mind saved the city, all I could think of is giving you a BIG O' HUG!"
"Oh! Uh, thank you Dad--!"
"COME ON DANIEL, GIVE YOU'RE OLD MAN SUM SHUGGA!"
"Thanks, Dad... I- I love you too!"
"You're still kicked out of the house though..."
"Wait, what?"*
―Mr. Coleman and Daniel[src]

Mayor Buddy's final surprise for the *Shrekbusters* was an official graduation ceremony for Jason, Daniel, and Alex, supremely congratulating them for saving Orlando. Despite Daniel receiving his diploma like he always wanted, he felt a bit disappointed that his Dad wasn't there to see him. However, the group were suddenly visited by Daniel's Dad, who came to tell Daniel that he was proud of him for saving the city. He then fully reconciled with his son, hugging him. Unfortunately, despite Daniel's success, his Dad told him he was still kicked out of his house, much to his confusion.

## Relationships

* Mr. Coleman - Father

Allies* Melston High School - Former High School
	+ Melston High School Staff
		- Melston High School Principal - Former Principal
* *Shrekbusters* - Colleagues
	+ Jason Bermudez - Best Friend
	+ Alex Rainsford - Best Friend
	+ Lily Moser - Friend
	+ Sarah Bermudez - Friend
* Tully Grooberson
* Orlando Government
	+ Mayor Buddy - Governmental Protector
	+ Tommy Fillmore - Situational Ally
	+ Andrew Walsh - Situational Ally
	+ Melston High School Students
		- Raymond Floyd - Longtime Bully
		- DeAndre † - Longtime Bully
		- Luis - Longtime Bully
		- Lataisha
* Ogres - Attempted Killers
* Orlando Government - Situational Enemies
	+ Officer Trenten
	+ Officer Benson - Former Captor
	+ Officer White - Former Captor
	+ Kid Cop
* Shrek

## Appearances

In chronological order:

* *Shrekbusters*
* *Nerd Or Noob*
	+ *Nerd Or Noob 3*
* *Shrekbusters II* (Unreleased)

## Trivia

* ZeonZaeX sought to have someone else voice Daniel Coleman instead of Silverhawk555. However, Silverhawk became desperate to have a voice role in *Shrekbusters*, resulting in ZeonZaeX to stick with him.
* Daniel Coleman is the only member of the *Shrekbusters' to not have the Lion Nose.*
* In an older version of the scene in *Shrekbusters* where Daniel Coleman encounters the Ogre at the Gaylord Palms Hotel, Daniel described the Ogre as the disgusting thing from the Abandoned Swamp, instead of a vile creature.

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 *Shrekbusters*
2. ↑ *Shrekbusters QnA*